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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.71, 985.31 and 382.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.71, 985.31 and 382.98 is: 573.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.71 : 985.31 = 382.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.71/985.31 = 382.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.71x = 985.31 × 382.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.71x = 377,354.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,354.02/657.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.74

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