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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.37, 908.54 and 363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.37, 908.54 and 363.62 is: 501.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.37 : 908.54 = 363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.37/908.54 = 363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.37x = 908.54 × 363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.37x = 330,356.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,356.95/658.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.78

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