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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.66, 908.88 and 378.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.66, 908.88 and 378.90 is: 522.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.66 : 908.88 = 378.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.66/908.88 = 378.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.66x = 908.88 × 378.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.66x = 344,370.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,370.09/658.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.83

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