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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.38, 908.56 and 363.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.38, 908.56 and 363.65 is: 501.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.38 : 908.56 = 363.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.38/908.56 = 363.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.38x = 908.56 × 363.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.38x = 330,393.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,393.07/658.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.83

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