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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.30, 908.48 and 363.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.30, 908.48 and 363.55 is: 501.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.30 : 908.48 = 363.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.30/908.48 = 363.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.30x = 908.48 × 363.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.30x = 330,277.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,277.90/658.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.71

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