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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.97, 909.39 and 379.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.97, 909.39 and 379.25 is: 523.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.97 : 909.39 = 379.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.97/909.39 = 379.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.97x = 909.39 × 379.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.97x = 344,886.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,886.16/658.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.37

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