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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.06, 908.13 and 363.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.06, 908.13 and 363.37 is: 501.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.06 : 908.13 = 363.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.06/908.13 = 363.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.06x = 908.13 × 363.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.06x = 329,987.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,987.20/658.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.45

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