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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.14, 908.29 and 363.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.14, 908.29 and 363.47 is: 501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.14 : 908.29 = 363.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.14/908.29 = 363.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.14x = 908.29 × 363.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.14x = 330,136.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,136.17/658.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.62

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