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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.75, 909.06 and 364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.75, 909.06 and 364.04 is: 502.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.75 : 909.06 = 364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.75/909.06 = 364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.75x = 909.06 × 364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.75x = 330,932.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,932.38/658.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.37

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