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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.73, 910.43 and 365.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.73, 910.43 and 365.01 is: 503.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.73 : 910.43 = 365.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.73/910.43 = 365.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.73x = 910.43 × 365.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.73x = 332,311.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,311.50/659.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.71

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