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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.50, 908.68 and 363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.50, 908.68 and 363.75 is: 501.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.50 : 908.68 = 363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.50/908.68 = 363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.50x = 908.68 × 363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.50x = 330,532.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,532.35/658.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.95

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