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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.81, 909.20 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.81, 909.20 and 379.08 is: 523.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.81 : 909.20 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.81/909.20 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.81x = 909.20 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.81x = 344,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,660.48/658.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.16

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