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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.86, 910.56 and 365.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.86, 910.56 and 365.10 is: 503.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.86 : 910.56 = 365.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.86/910.56 = 365.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.86x = 910.56 × 365.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.86x = 332,440.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,440.90/659.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.81

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