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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.34, 908.48 and 363.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.34, 908.48 and 363.59 is: 501.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.34 : 908.48 = 363.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.34/908.48 = 363.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.34x = 908.48 × 363.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.34x = 330,307.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,307.88/658.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.73

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