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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.14, 908.26 and 378.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.14, 908.26 and 378.42 is: 522.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.14 : 908.26 = 378.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.14/908.26 = 378.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.14x = 908.26 × 378.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.14x = 343,703.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,703.75/658.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.24

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