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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.02, 908.11 and 378.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.02, 908.11 and 378.30 is: 522.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.02 : 908.11 = 378.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.02/908.11 = 378.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.02x = 908.11 × 378.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.02x = 343,533.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,533.85/658.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.07

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