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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.91, 909.29 and 364.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.91, 909.29 and 364.19 is: 502.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.91 : 909.29 = 364.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.91/909.29 = 364.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.91x = 909.29 × 364.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.91x = 331,152.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,152.50/658.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.58

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