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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.47, 986.21 and 369.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.47, 986.21 and 369.11 is: 553.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.47 : 986.21 = 369.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.47/986.21 = 369.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.47x = 986.21 × 369.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.47x = 364,021.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,021.98/657.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.67

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