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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.58, 908.82 and 363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.58, 908.82 and 363.84 is: 502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.58 : 908.82 = 363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.58/908.82 = 363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.58x = 908.82 × 363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.58x = 330,665.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,665.07/658.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.09

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