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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.38, 908.55 and 378.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.38, 908.55 and 378.62 is: 522.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.38 : 908.55 = 378.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.38/908.55 = 378.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.38x = 908.55 × 378.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.38x = 343,990.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,990.66/658.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.48

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