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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.02, 908.04 and 363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.02, 908.04 and 363.24 is: 501.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.02 : 908.04 = 363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.02/908.04 = 363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.02x = 908.04 × 363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.02x = 329,836.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,836.45/658.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.26

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