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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.94, 909.33 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.94, 909.33 and 364.20 is: 502.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.94 : 909.33 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.94/909.33 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.94x = 909.33 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.94x = 331,178.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,178.33/658.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.60

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