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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.72, 909.08 and 363.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.72, 909.08 and 363.99 is: 502.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.72 : 909.08 = 363.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.72/909.08 = 363.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.72x = 909.08 × 363.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.72x = 330,896.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,896.03/658.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.33

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