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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.89, 910.65 and 365.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.89, 910.65 and 365.16 is: 503.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.89 : 910.65 = 365.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.89/910.65 = 365.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.89x = 910.65 × 365.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.89x = 332,532.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,532.95/659.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.92

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