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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.60, 908.89 and 363.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.60, 908.89 and 363.89 is: 502.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.60 : 908.89 = 363.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.60/908.89 = 363.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.60x = 908.89 × 363.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.60x = 330,737.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,737.34/658.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.18

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