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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.23, 908.43 and 378.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.23, 908.43 and 378.52 is: 522.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.23 : 908.43 = 378.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.23/908.43 = 378.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.23x = 908.43 × 378.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.23x = 343,858.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,858.92/658.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.40

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