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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.20, 908.31 and 363.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.20, 908.31 and 363.47 is: 501.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.20 : 908.31 = 363.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.20/908.31 = 363.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.20x = 908.31 × 363.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.20x = 330,143.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,143.44/658.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.59

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