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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.16, 908.24 and 359.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.16, 908.24 and 359.39 is: 495.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.16 : 908.24 = 359.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.16/908.24 = 359.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.16x = 908.24 × 359.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.16x = 326,415.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,415.54/658.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.96

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