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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.93, 910.77 and 380.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.93, 910.77 and 380.18 is: 524.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.93 : 910.77 = 380.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.93/910.77 = 380.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.93x = 910.77 × 380.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.93x = 346,253.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,253.34/659.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.68

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