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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.34, 908.52 and 363.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.34, 908.52 and 363.58 is: 501.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.34 : 908.52 = 363.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.34/908.52 = 363.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.34x = 908.52 × 363.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.34x = 330,319.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,319.70/658.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.75

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