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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.16, 908.15 and 392.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.16, 908.15 and 392.61 is: 541.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.16 : 908.15 = 392.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.16/908.15 = 392.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.16x = 908.15 × 392.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.16x = 356,550.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,550.21/658.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.74

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