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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.01, 908.03 and 363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.01, 908.03 and 363.26 is: 501.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.01 : 908.03 = 363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.01/908.03 = 363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.01x = 908.03 × 363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.01x = 329,854.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,854.16/658.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.29

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