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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.80, 909.02 and 393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.80, 909.02 and 393.16 is: 542.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.80 : 909.02 = 393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.80/909.02 = 393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.80x = 909.02 × 393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.80x = 357,390.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,390.30/658.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.49

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