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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.11, 908.19 and 363.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.11, 908.19 and 363.37 is: 501.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.11 : 908.19 = 363.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.11/908.19 = 363.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.11x = 908.19 × 363.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.11x = 330,009.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,009.00/658.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.45

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