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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.93, 909.28 and 379.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.93, 909.28 and 379.11 is: 523.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.93 : 909.28 = 379.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.93/909.28 = 379.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.93x = 909.28 × 379.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.93x = 344,715.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,715.25/658.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.14

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