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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.51, 908.71 and 363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.51, 908.71 and 363.76 is: 501.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.51 : 908.71 = 363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.51/908.71 = 363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.51x = 908.71 × 363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.51x = 330,552.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,552.35/658.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.97

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