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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.15, 907.94 and 378.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.15, 907.94 and 378.16 is: 521.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.15 : 907.94 = 378.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.15/907.94 = 378.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.15x = 907.94 × 378.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.15x = 343,346.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,346.59/658.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.68

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