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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.22, 908.31 and 374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.22, 908.31 and 374.60 is: 516.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.22 : 908.31 = 374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.22/908.31 = 374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.22x = 908.31 × 374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.22x = 340,252.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,252.93/658.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.93

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