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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.41, 985.80 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.41, 985.80 and 383.58 is: 575.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.41 : 985.80 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.41/985.80 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.41x = 985.80 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.41x = 378,134.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,134.60/657.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.19

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