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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.94, 909.32 and 364.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.94, 909.32 and 364.21 is: 502.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.94 : 909.32 = 364.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.94/909.32 = 364.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.94x = 909.32 × 364.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.94x = 331,179.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,179.34/658.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.60

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