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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.28, 908.39 and 363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.28, 908.39 and 363.50 is: 501.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.28 : 908.39 = 363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.28/908.39 = 363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.28x = 908.39 × 363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.28x = 330,193.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,193.41/658.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.60

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