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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.99, 908.08 and 363.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.99, 908.08 and 363.29 is: 501.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.99 : 908.08 = 363.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.99/908.08 = 363.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.99x = 908.08 × 363.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.99x = 329,890.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,890.93/657.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.36

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