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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.07, 908.15 and 363.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.07, 908.15 and 363.39 is: 501.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.07 : 908.15 = 363.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.07/908.15 = 363.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.07x = 908.15 × 363.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.07x = 330,010.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,010.81/658.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.48

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