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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.05, 908.12 and 363.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.05, 908.12 and 363.31 is: 501.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.05 : 908.12 = 363.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.05/908.12 = 363.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.05x = 908.12 × 363.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.05x = 329,929.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,929.08/658.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.37

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