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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.82, 910.26 and 379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.82, 910.26 and 379.96 is: 524.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.82 : 910.26 = 379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.82/910.26 = 379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.82x = 910.26 × 379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.82x = 345,860.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,860.11/659.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.17

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