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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.88, 910.60 and 365.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.88, 910.60 and 365.15 is: 503.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.88 : 910.60 = 365.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.88/910.60 = 365.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.88x = 910.60 × 365.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.88x = 332,505.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,505.59/659.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.89

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