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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.10, 908.15 and 378.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.10, 908.15 and 378.15 is: 521.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.10 : 908.15 = 378.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.10/908.15 = 378.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.10x = 908.15 × 378.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.10x = 343,416.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,416.92/658.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.83

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