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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.27, 908.10 and 378.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.27, 908.10 and 378.45 is: 522.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.27 : 908.10 = 378.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.27/908.10 = 378.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.27x = 908.10 × 378.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.27x = 343,670.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,670.45/658.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.08

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