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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.90, 910.58 and 365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.90, 910.58 and 365.20 is: 503.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.90 : 910.58 = 365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.90/910.58 = 365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.90x = 910.58 × 365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.90x = 332,543.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,543.82/659.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.93

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