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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.64, 910.13 and 376.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.64, 910.13 and 376.06 is: 518.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.64 : 910.13 = 376.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.64/910.13 = 376.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.64x = 910.13 × 376.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.64x = 342,259.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,259.33/659.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.86

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