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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.60, 908.82 and 363.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.60, 908.82 and 363.83 is: 502.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.60 : 908.82 = 363.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.60/908.82 = 363.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.60x = 908.82 × 363.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.60x = 330,651.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,651.44/658.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.05

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