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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.52, 986.66 and 383.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.52, 986.66 and 383.72 is: 575.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.52 : 986.66 = 383.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.52/986.66 = 383.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.52x = 986.66 × 383.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.52x = 378,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,601.18/657.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.80

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