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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.33, 908.50 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.33, 908.50 and 363.60 is: 501.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.33 : 908.50 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.33/908.50 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.33x = 908.50 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.33x = 330,324.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,324.24/658.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.76

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