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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.02, 908 and 363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.02, 908 and 363.28 is: 501.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.02 : 908 = 363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.02/908 = 363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.02x = 908 × 363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.02x = 329,858.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,858.24/658.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.29

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