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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.10, 984.39 and 367.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.10, 984.39 and 367.66 is: 550.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.10 : 984.39 = 367.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.10/984.39 = 367.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.10x = 984.39 × 367.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.10x = 361,920.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,920.83/657.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.79

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