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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.90, 986.31 and 369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.90, 986.31 and 369 is: 553.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.90 : 986.31 = 369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.90/986.31 = 369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.90x = 986.31 × 369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.90x = 363,948.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,948.39/657.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.20

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