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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.64, 908.98 and 363.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.64, 908.98 and 363.97 is: 502.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.64 : 908.98 = 363.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.64/908.98 = 363.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.64x = 908.98 × 363.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.64x = 330,836.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,836.00/658.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.30

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