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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.93, 909.32 and 364.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.93, 909.32 and 364.22 is: 502.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.93 : 909.32 = 364.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.93/909.32 = 364.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.93x = 909.32 × 364.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.93x = 331,186.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,186.16/658.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.61

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