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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.16, 907.94 and 378.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.16, 907.94 and 378.41 is: 522.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.16 : 907.94 = 378.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.16/907.94 = 378.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.16x = 907.94 × 378.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.16x = 343,569.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,569.98/658.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.02

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