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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.45, 908.66 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.45, 908.66 and 363.72 is: 501.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.45 : 908.66 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.45/908.66 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.45x = 908.66 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.45x = 330,497.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,497.82/658.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.93

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