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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.97, 909.37 and 364.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.97, 909.37 and 364.23 is: 502.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.97 : 909.37 = 364.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.97/909.37 = 364.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.97x = 909.37 × 364.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.97x = 331,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,219.84/658.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.63

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