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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.61, 908.86 and 363.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.61, 908.86 and 363.86 is: 502.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.61 : 908.86 = 363.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.61/908.86 = 363.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.61x = 908.86 × 363.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.61x = 330,697.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,697.80/658.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.11

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