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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.07, 908.06 and 363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.07, 908.06 and 363.32 is: 501.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.07 : 908.06 = 363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.07/908.06 = 363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.07x = 908.06 × 363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.07x = 329,916.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,916.36/658.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.34

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