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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.96, 910.62 and 380.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.96, 910.62 and 380.12 is: 524.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.96 : 910.62 = 380.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.96/910.62 = 380.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.96x = 910.62 × 380.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.96x = 346,144.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,144.87/659.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.49

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