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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.83, 985.92 and 365.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.83, 985.92 and 365.08 is: 547.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.83 : 985.92 = 365.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.83/985.92 = 365.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.83x = 985.92 × 365.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.83x = 359,934.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,934.74/657.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.16

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