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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.06, 907.92 and 392.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.06, 907.92 and 392.38 is: 541.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.06 : 907.92 = 392.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.06/907.92 = 392.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.06x = 907.92 × 392.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.06x = 356,249.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,249.65/658.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.36

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