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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.20, 985.37 and 396.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.20, 985.37 and 396.55 is: 594.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.20 : 985.37 = 396.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.20/985.37 = 396.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.20x = 985.37 × 396.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.20x = 390,746.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,746.49/657.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.56

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