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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.49, 908.69 and 363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.49, 908.69 and 363.74 is: 501.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.49 : 908.69 = 363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.49/908.69 = 363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.49x = 908.69 × 363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.49x = 330,520.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,520.54/658.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.94

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