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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.74, 909.08 and 360.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.74, 909.08 and 360.01 is: 496.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.74 : 909.08 = 360.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.74/909.08 = 360.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.74x = 909.08 × 360.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.74x = 327,277.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,277.22/658.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.82

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