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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.04, 985.92 and 369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.04, 985.92 and 369.04 is: 553.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.04 : 985.92 = 369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.04/985.92 = 369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.04x = 985.92 × 369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.04x = 363,843.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,843.92/657.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.76

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