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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.57, 908.78 and 363.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.57, 908.78 and 363.77 is: 501.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.57 : 908.78 = 363.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.57/908.78 = 363.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.57x = 908.78 × 363.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.57x = 330,585.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,585.08/658.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.98

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