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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.71, 910.45 and 365.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.71, 910.45 and 365.03 is: 503.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.71 : 910.45 = 365.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.71/910.45 = 365.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.71x = 910.45 × 365.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.71x = 332,343.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,343.96/659.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.78

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