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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.82, 909.29 and 393.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.82, 909.29 and 393.28 is: 542.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.82 : 909.29 = 393.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.82/909.29 = 393.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.82x = 909.29 × 393.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.82x = 357,605.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,605.57/658.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.80

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