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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.51, 908.75 and 363.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.51, 908.75 and 363.77 is: 502.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.51 : 908.75 = 363.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.51/908.75 = 363.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.51x = 908.75 × 363.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.51x = 330,574.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,574.17/658.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.01

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