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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.07, 907.98 and 392.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.07, 907.98 and 392.35 is: 541.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.07 : 907.98 = 392.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.07/907.98 = 392.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.07x = 907.98 × 392.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.07x = 356,242.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,242.70/658.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.34

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