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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.80, 909.19 and 364.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.80, 909.19 and 364.07 is: 502.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.80 : 909.19 = 364.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.80/909.19 = 364.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.80x = 909.19 × 364.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.80x = 331,003.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,003.35/658.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.43

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