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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.30, 908.38 and 363.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.30, 908.38 and 363.51 is: 501.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.30 : 908.38 = 363.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.30/908.38 = 363.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.30x = 908.38 × 363.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.30x = 330,205.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,205.21/658.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.60

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