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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.94, 910.67 and 380.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.94, 910.67 and 380.22 is: 524.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.94 : 910.67 = 380.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.94/910.67 = 380.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.94x = 910.67 × 380.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.94x = 346,254.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,254.95/659.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.68

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