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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.78, 910.37 and 380.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.78, 910.37 and 380.01 is: 524.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.78 : 910.37 = 380.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.78/910.37 = 380.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.78x = 910.37 × 380.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.78x = 345,947.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,947.80/659.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.34

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