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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.04, 908.10 and 363.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.04, 908.10 and 363.31 is: 501.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.04 : 908.10 = 363.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.04/908.10 = 363.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.04x = 908.10 × 363.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.04x = 329,921.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,921.81/658.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.37

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