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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.87, 909.25 and 364.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.87, 909.25 and 364.15 is: 502.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.87 : 909.25 = 364.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.87/909.25 = 364.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.87x = 909.25 × 364.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.87x = 331,099.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,099.52/658.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.53

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