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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.97, 909.20 and 379.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.97, 909.20 and 379.29 is: 523.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.97 : 909.20 = 379.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.97/909.20 = 379.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.97x = 909.20 × 379.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.97x = 344,851.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,851.42/658.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.32

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