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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.02, 907.97 and 363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.02, 907.97 and 363.30 is: 501.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.02 : 907.97 = 363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.02/907.97 = 363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.02x = 907.97 × 363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.02x = 329,865.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,865.50/658.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.30

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