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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.21, 908.22 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.21, 908.22 and 374.58 is: 516.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.21 : 908.22 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.21/908.22 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.21x = 908.22 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.21x = 340,200.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,200.35/658.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.86

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