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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.62, 908.87 and 363.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.62, 908.87 and 363.87 is: 502.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.62 : 908.87 = 363.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.62/908.87 = 363.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.62x = 908.87 × 363.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.62x = 330,708.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,708.71/658.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.12

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