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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.42, 985.68 and 365.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.42, 985.68 and 365.07 is: 547.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.42 : 985.68 = 365.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.42/985.68 = 365.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.42x = 985.68 × 365.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.42x = 359,842.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,842.20/657.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.36

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