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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.78, 909.24 and 396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.78, 909.24 and 396.88 is: 547.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.78 : 909.24 = 396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.78/909.24 = 396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.78x = 909.24 × 396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.78x = 360,859.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,859.17/658.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.77

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