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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.06, 908.04 and 378.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.06, 908.04 and 378.28 is: 521.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.06 : 908.04 = 378.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.06/908.04 = 378.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.06x = 908.04 × 378.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.06x = 343,493.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,493.37/658.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.98

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