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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.66, 908.91 and 363.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.66, 908.91 and 363.93 is: 502.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.66 : 908.91 = 363.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.66/908.91 = 363.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.66x = 908.91 × 363.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.66x = 330,779.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,779.62/658.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.20

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