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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.28, 908.18 and 378.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.28, 908.18 and 378.32 is: 521.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.28 : 908.18 = 378.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.28/908.18 = 378.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.28x = 908.18 × 378.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.28x = 343,582.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,582.66/658.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.94

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