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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.07, 908.09 and 363.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.07, 908.09 and 363.27 is: 501.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.07 : 908.09 = 363.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.07/908.09 = 363.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.07x = 908.09 × 363.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.07x = 329,880.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,880.04/658.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.29

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