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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.36, 985.88 and 368.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.36, 985.88 and 368.56 is: 552.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.36 : 985.88 = 368.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.36/985.88 = 368.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.36x = 985.88 × 368.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.36x = 363,355.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,355.93/657.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.75

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