Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.87, 987.21 and 365.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 657.87, 987.21 and 365.60 is: 548.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657.87 : 987.21 = 365.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657.87/987.21 = 365.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657.87x = 987.21 × 365.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657.87x = 360,919.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 360,919.04/657.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548.62
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