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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.23, 908.39 and 392.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.23, 908.39 and 392.60 is: 541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.23 : 908.39 = 392.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.23/908.39 = 392.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.23x = 908.39 × 392.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.23x = 356,627.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,627.41/658.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.80

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