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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.13, 908.12 and 374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.13, 908.12 and 374.56 is: 516.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.13 : 908.12 = 374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.13/908.12 = 374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.13x = 908.12 × 374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.13x = 340,145.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,145.43/658.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.84

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