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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.36, 983.52 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.36, 983.52 and 383.58 is: 573.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.36 : 983.52 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.36/983.52 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.36x = 983.52 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.36x = 377,258.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,258.60/657.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.90

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