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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.71, 909.06 and 363.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.71, 909.06 and 363.99 is: 502.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.71 : 909.06 = 363.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.71/909.06 = 363.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.71x = 909.06 × 363.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.71x = 330,888.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,888.75/658.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.33

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