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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.91, 909.24 and 379.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.91, 909.24 and 379.10 is: 523.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.91 : 909.24 = 379.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.91/909.24 = 379.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.91x = 909.24 × 379.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.91x = 344,692.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,692.88/658.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.13

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