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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.83, 909.13 and 364.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.83, 909.13 and 364.07 is: 502.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.83 : 909.13 = 364.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.83/909.13 = 364.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.83x = 909.13 × 364.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.83x = 330,990.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,990.14/658.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.39

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