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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.19, 908.21 and 378.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.19, 908.21 and 378.38 is: 522.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.19 : 908.21 = 378.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.19/908.21 = 378.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.19x = 908.21 × 378.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.19x = 343,642.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,642.07/658.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.11

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