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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.45, 908.66 and 363.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.45, 908.66 and 363.73 is: 501.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.45 : 908.66 = 363.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.45/908.66 = 363.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.45x = 908.66 × 363.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.45x = 330,500.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,500.54/658.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.94

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