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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.83, 985.19 and 364.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.83, 985.19 and 364.91 is: 546.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.83 : 985.19 = 364.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.83/985.19 = 364.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.83x = 985.19 × 364.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.83x = 359,503.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,503.86/657.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.50

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