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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.72, 909.02 and 379.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.72, 909.02 and 379.00 is: 523.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.72 : 909.02 = 379.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.72/909.02 = 379.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.72x = 909.02 × 379.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.72x = 344,519.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,519.54/658.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.01

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