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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.95, 910.71 and 380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.95, 910.71 and 380.16 is: 524.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.95 : 910.71 = 380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.95/910.71 = 380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.95x = 910.71 × 380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.95x = 346,215.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,215.51/659.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.61

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