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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.41, 908.63 and 363.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.41, 908.63 and 363.68 is: 501.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.41 : 908.63 = 363.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.41/908.63 = 363.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.41x = 908.63 × 363.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.41x = 330,444.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,444.20/658.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.88

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