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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.78, 909.02 and 393.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.78, 909.02 and 393.14 is: 542.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.78 : 909.02 = 393.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.78/909.02 = 393.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.78x = 909.02 × 393.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.78x = 357,375.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,375.38/658.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.48

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