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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.02, 907.89 and 392.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.02, 907.89 and 392.39 is: 541.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.02 : 907.89 = 392.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.02/907.89 = 392.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.02x = 907.89 × 392.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.02x = 356,242.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,242.42/658.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.39

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