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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.95, 909.24 and 379.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.95, 909.24 and 379.12 is: 523.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.95 : 909.24 = 379.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.95/909.24 = 379.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.95x = 909.24 × 379.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.95x = 344,711.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,711.07/658.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.12

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