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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.23, 908.36 and 363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.23, 908.36 and 363.50 is: 501.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.23 : 908.36 = 363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.23/908.36 = 363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.23x = 908.36 × 363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.23x = 330,188.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,188.86/658.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.63

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