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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.27, 908.40 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.27, 908.40 and 359.52 is: 496.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.27 : 908.40 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.27/908.40 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.27x = 908.40 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.27x = 326,587.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,587.97/658.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.13

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