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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.32, 986.05 and 379.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.32, 986.05 and 379.99 is: 570.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.32 : 986.05 = 379.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.32/986.05 = 379.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.32x = 986.05 × 379.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.32x = 374,687.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,687.62/657.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.02

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