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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.89, 909.29 and 379.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.89, 909.29 and 379.20 is: 523.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.89 : 909.29 = 379.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.89/909.29 = 379.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.89x = 909.29 × 379.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.89x = 344,802.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,802.77/658.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.31

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