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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.10, 908.18 and 363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.10, 908.18 and 363.38 is: 501.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.10 : 908.18 = 363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.10/908.18 = 363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.10x = 908.18 × 363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.10x = 330,010.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,010.36/658.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.46

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