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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.75, 910.44 and 365.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.75, 910.44 and 365.02 is: 503.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.75 : 910.44 = 365.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.75/910.44 = 365.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.75x = 910.44 × 365.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.75x = 332,328.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,328.81/659.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.72

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