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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.13, 908.21 and 363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.13, 908.21 and 363.40 is: 501.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.13 : 908.21 = 363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.13/908.21 = 363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.13x = 908.21 × 363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.13x = 330,042.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,042.15/658.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.49

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