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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.92, 909.28 and 393.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.92, 909.28 and 393.36 is: 542.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.92 : 909.28 = 393.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.92/909.28 = 393.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.92x = 909.28 × 393.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.92x = 357,674.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,674.38/658.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.82

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