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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.86, 909.21 and 364.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.86, 909.21 and 364.15 is: 502.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.86 : 909.21 = 364.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.86/909.21 = 364.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.86x = 909.21 × 364.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.86x = 331,088.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,088.82/658.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.52

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