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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.48, 986.13 and 364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.48, 986.13 and 364.08 is: 546.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.48 : 986.13 = 364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.48/986.13 = 364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.48x = 986.13 × 364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.48x = 359,030.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,030.21/657.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.07

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