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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.62, 910.28 and 364.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.62, 910.28 and 364.90 is: 503.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.62 : 910.28 = 364.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.62/910.28 = 364.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.62x = 910.28 × 364.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.62x = 332,161.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,161.17/659.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.56

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