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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.34, 984.98 and 364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.34, 984.98 and 364.68 is: 546.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.34 : 984.98 = 364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.34/984.98 = 364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.34x = 984.98 × 364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.34x = 359,203.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,203.42/657.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.45

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