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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.73, 909.12 and 379.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.73, 909.12 and 379.02 is: 523.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.73 : 909.12 = 379.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.73/909.12 = 379.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.73x = 909.12 × 379.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.73x = 344,574.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,574.66/658.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.09

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