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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.87, 910.62 and 365.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.87, 910.62 and 365.13 is: 503.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.87 : 910.62 = 365.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.87/910.62 = 365.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.87x = 910.62 × 365.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.87x = 332,494.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,494.68/659.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.88

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