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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.30, 984.62 and 382.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.30, 984.62 and 382.55 is: 573.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.30 : 984.62 = 382.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.30/984.62 = 382.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.30x = 984.62 × 382.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.30x = 376,659.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,659.55/657.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.04

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