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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.72, 908.97 and 364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.72, 908.97 and 364 is: 502.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.72 : 908.97 = 364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.72/908.97 = 364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.72x = 908.97 × 364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.72x = 330,865.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,865.08/658.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.28

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