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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.04, 908.14 and 382.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.04, 908.14 and 382.04 is: 527.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.04 : 908.14 = 382.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.04/908.14 = 382.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.04x = 908.14 × 382.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.04x = 346,945.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,945.81/658.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.24

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