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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.54, 908.71 and 378.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.54, 908.71 and 378.73 is: 522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.54 : 908.71 = 378.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.54/908.71 = 378.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.54x = 908.71 × 378.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.54x = 344,155.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,155.74/658.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.60

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