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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.25, 908.37 and 378.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.25, 908.37 and 378.65 is: 522.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.25 : 908.37 = 378.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.25/908.37 = 378.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.25x = 908.37 × 378.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.25x = 343,954.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,954.30/658.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.53

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