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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.36, 908.62 and 378.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.36, 908.62 and 378.64 is: 522.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.36 : 908.62 = 378.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.36/908.62 = 378.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.36x = 908.62 × 378.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.36x = 344,039.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,039.88/658.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.57

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