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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.54, 908.75 and 363.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.54, 908.75 and 363.81 is: 502.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.54 : 908.75 = 363.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.54/908.75 = 363.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.54x = 908.75 × 363.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.54x = 330,608.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,608.25/658.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.03

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