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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.08, 908.19 and 378.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.08, 908.19 and 378.36 is: 522.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.08 : 908.19 = 378.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.08/908.19 = 378.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.08x = 908.19 × 378.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.08x = 343,622.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,622.77/658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.16

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