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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.17, 907.86 and 392.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.17, 907.86 and 392.42 is: 541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.17 : 907.86 = 392.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.17/907.86 = 392.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.17x = 907.86 × 392.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.17x = 356,264.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,264.69/658.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.30

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