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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.62, 908.78 and 363.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.62, 908.78 and 363.86 is: 502.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.62 : 908.78 = 363.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.62/908.78 = 363.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.62x = 908.78 × 363.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.62x = 330,668.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,668.69/658.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.06

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