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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.90, 909.28 and 360.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.90, 909.28 and 360.15 is: 497.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.90 : 909.28 = 360.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.90/909.28 = 360.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.90x = 909.28 × 360.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.90x = 327,476.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,476.06/658.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.01

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