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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.52, 908.81 and 363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.52, 908.81 and 363.84 is: 502.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.52 : 908.81 = 363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.52/908.81 = 363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.52x = 908.81 × 363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.52x = 330,659.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,659.61/658.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.13

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