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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.94, 909.41 and 379.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.94, 909.41 and 379.19 is: 523.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.94 : 909.41 = 379.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.94/909.41 = 379.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.94x = 909.41 × 379.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.94x = 344,832.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,832.73/658.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.31

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