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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.19, 986.12 and 364.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.19, 986.12 and 364.64 is: 547.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.19 : 986.12 = 364.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.19/986.12 = 364.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.19x = 986.12 × 364.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.19x = 359,578.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,578.80/657.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.15

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