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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.32, 908.49 and 363.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.32, 908.49 and 363.59 is: 501.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.32 : 908.49 = 363.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.32/908.49 = 363.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.32x = 908.49 × 363.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.32x = 330,317.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,317.88/658.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.76

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