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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.66, 986.34 and 383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.66, 986.34 and 383.52 is: 575.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.66 : 986.34 = 383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.66/986.34 = 383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.66x = 986.34 × 383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.66x = 378,281.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,281.12/657.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.19

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