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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.81, 909.14 and 364.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.81, 909.14 and 364.09 is: 502.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.81 : 909.14 = 364.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.81/909.14 = 364.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.81x = 909.14 × 364.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.81x = 331,008.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,008.78/658.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.43

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