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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.84, 909.16 and 364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.84, 909.16 and 364.08 is: 502.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.84 : 909.16 = 364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.84/909.16 = 364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.84x = 909.16 × 364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.84x = 331,006.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,006.97/658.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.41

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