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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.76, 910.40 and 365.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.76, 910.40 and 365.01 is: 503.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.76 : 910.40 = 365.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.76/910.40 = 365.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.76x = 910.40 × 365.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.76x = 332,305.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,305.10/659.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.68

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