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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.95, 910.68 and 380.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.95, 910.68 and 380.20 is: 524.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.95 : 910.68 = 380.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.95/910.68 = 380.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.95x = 910.68 × 380.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.95x = 346,240.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,240.54/659.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.65

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