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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.12, 986.09 and 364.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.12, 986.09 and 364.85 is: 547.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.12 : 986.09 = 364.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.12/986.09 = 364.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.12x = 986.09 × 364.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.12x = 359,768.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,768.18/657.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.49

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