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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.17, 908.26 and 363.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.17, 908.26 and 363.43 is: 501.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.17 : 908.26 = 363.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.17/908.26 = 363.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.17x = 908.26 × 363.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.17x = 330,088.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,088.93/658.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.53

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