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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.90, 910.67 and 365.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.90, 910.67 and 365.15 is: 503.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.90 : 910.67 = 365.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.90/910.67 = 365.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.90x = 910.67 × 365.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.90x = 332,531.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,531.60/659.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.91

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