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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.66, 910.31 and 360.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.66, 910.31 and 360.90 is: 498.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.66 : 910.31 = 360.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.66/910.31 = 360.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.66x = 910.31 × 360.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.66x = 328,529.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,529.07/659.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.03

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