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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.72, 910.41 and 360.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.72, 910.41 and 360.97 is: 498.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.72 : 910.41 = 360.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.72/910.41 = 360.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.72x = 910.41 × 360.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.72x = 328,630.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,630.70/659.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.14

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