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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.70, 909.01 and 363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.70, 909.01 and 363.96 is: 502.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.70 : 909.01 = 363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.70/909.01 = 363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.70x = 909.01 × 363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.70x = 330,847.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,847.14/658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.27

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