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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.99, 909.47 and 364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.99, 909.47 and 364.26 is: 502.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.99 : 909.47 = 364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.99/909.47 = 364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.99x = 909.47 × 364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.99x = 331,284.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,284.45/658.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.72

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