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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.42, 908.55 and 363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.42, 908.55 and 363.64 is: 501.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.42 : 908.55 = 363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.42/908.55 = 363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.42x = 908.55 × 363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.42x = 330,385.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,385.12/658.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.78

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