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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.92, 910.64 and 380.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.92, 910.64 and 380.14 is: 524.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.92 : 910.64 = 380.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.92/910.64 = 380.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.92x = 910.64 × 380.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.92x = 346,170.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,170.69/659.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.56

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