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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.02, 985.91 and 383.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.02, 985.91 and 383.22 is: 575.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.02 : 985.91 = 383.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.02/985.91 = 383.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.02x = 985.91 × 383.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.02x = 377,820.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,820.43/657.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.05

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