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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.96, 910.77 and 380.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.96, 910.77 and 380.27 is: 524.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.96 : 910.77 = 380.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.96/910.77 = 380.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.96x = 910.77 × 380.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.96x = 346,338.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,338.51/659.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.79

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