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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.32, 908.43 and 363.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.32, 908.43 and 363.57 is: 501.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.32 : 908.43 = 363.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.32/908.43 = 363.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.32x = 908.43 × 363.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.32x = 330,277.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,277.90/658.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.70

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