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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.71, 909.07 and 378.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.71, 909.07 and 378.96 is: 522.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.71 : 909.07 = 378.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.71/909.07 = 378.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.71x = 909.07 × 378.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.71x = 344,500.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,500.22/658.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.99

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