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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.78, 910.52 and 380.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.78, 910.52 and 380.11 is: 524.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.78 : 910.52 = 380.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.78/910.52 = 380.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.78x = 910.52 × 380.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.78x = 346,093.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,093.20/659.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.56

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