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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.32, 908.52 and 392.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.32, 908.52 and 392.88 is: 542.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.32 : 908.52 = 392.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.32/908.52 = 392.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.32x = 908.52 × 392.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.32x = 356,939.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,939.34/658.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.20

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