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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.83, 910.47 and 365.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.83, 910.47 and 365.08 is: 503.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.83 : 910.47 = 365.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.83/910.47 = 365.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.83x = 910.47 × 365.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.83x = 332,389.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,389.84/659.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.75

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