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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.92, 909.22 and 379.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.92, 909.22 and 379.18 is: 523.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.92 : 909.22 = 379.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.92/909.22 = 379.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.92x = 909.22 × 379.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.92x = 344,758.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,758.04/658.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.22

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