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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.70, 987.50 and 384.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.70, 987.50 and 384.32 is: 577.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.70 : 987.50 = 384.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.70/987.50 = 384.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.70x = 987.50 × 384.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.70x = 379,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,516/657.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.04

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