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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.09, 908.21 and 363.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.09, 908.21 and 363.37 is: 501.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.09 : 908.21 = 363.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.09/908.21 = 363.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.09x = 908.21 × 363.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.09x = 330,016.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,016.27/658.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.48

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