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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.85, 910.32 and 380.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.85, 910.32 and 380.01 is: 524.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.85 : 910.32 = 380.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.85/910.32 = 380.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.85x = 910.32 × 380.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.85x = 345,930.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,930.70/659.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.26

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