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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.01, 908.24 and 378.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.01, 908.24 and 378.34 is: 522.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.01 : 908.24 = 378.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.01/908.24 = 378.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.01x = 908.24 × 378.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.01x = 343,619.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,619.36/658.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.21

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