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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.75, 908.78 and 378.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.75, 908.78 and 378.92 is: 522.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.75 : 908.78 = 378.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.75/908.78 = 378.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.75x = 908.78 × 378.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.75x = 344,354.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,354.92/658.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.74

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