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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.28, 908.44 and 363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.28, 908.44 and 363.56 is: 501.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.28 : 908.44 = 363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.28/908.44 = 363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.28x = 908.44 × 363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.28x = 330,272.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,272.45/658.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.72

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