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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.74, 910.49 and 365.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.74, 910.49 and 365.10 is: 503.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.74 : 910.49 = 365.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.74/910.49 = 365.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.74x = 910.49 × 365.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.74x = 332,415.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,415.35/659.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.86

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