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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.19, 985.26 and 364.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.19, 985.26 and 364.79 is: 546.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.19 : 985.26 = 364.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.19/985.26 = 364.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.19x = 985.26 × 364.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.19x = 359,411.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,411.28/657.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.89

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