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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.02, 907.76 and 392.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.02, 907.76 and 392.31 is: 541.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.02 : 907.76 = 392.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.02/907.76 = 392.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.02x = 907.76 × 392.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.02x = 356,121.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,121.36/658.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.20

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