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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.37, 908.55 and 363.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.37, 908.55 and 363.63 is: 501.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.37 : 908.55 = 363.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.37/908.55 = 363.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.37x = 908.55 × 363.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.37x = 330,376.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,376.04/658.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.81

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