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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.79, 909.11 and 364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.79, 909.11 and 364.04 is: 502.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.79 : 909.11 = 364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.79/909.11 = 364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.79x = 909.11 × 364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.79x = 330,947.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,947.86/658.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.36

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