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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.92, 909.24 and 371.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.92, 909.24 and 371.46 is: 512.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.92 : 909.24 = 371.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.92/909.24 = 371.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.92x = 909.24 × 371.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.92x = 337,746.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,746.29/658.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.58

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