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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657, 985.88 and 364.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657, 985.88 and 364.54 is: 547.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657 : 985.88 = 364.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657/985.88 = 364.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657x = 985.88 × 364.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657x = 359,392.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,392.70/657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.02

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