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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.76, 909.05 and 378.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.76, 909.05 and 378.98 is: 522.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.76 : 909.05 = 378.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.76/909.05 = 378.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.76x = 909.05 × 378.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.76x = 344,511.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,511.77/658.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.97

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