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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.85, 909.20 and 364.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.85, 909.20 and 364.13 is: 502.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.85 : 909.20 = 364.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.85/909.20 = 364.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.85x = 909.20 × 364.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.85x = 331,067.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,067.00/658.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.49

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