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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.40, 985.79 and 368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.40, 985.79 and 368.84 is: 553.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.40 : 985.79 = 368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.40/985.79 = 368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.40x = 985.79 × 368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.40x = 363,594.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,594.78/657.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.08

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