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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.56, 908.76 and 363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.56, 908.76 and 363.84 is: 502.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.56 : 908.76 = 363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.56/908.76 = 363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.56x = 908.76 × 363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.56x = 330,643.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,643.24/658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.07

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