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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.91, 985.38 and 383.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.91, 985.38 and 383.59 is: 574.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.91 : 985.38 = 383.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.91/985.38 = 383.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.91x = 985.38 × 383.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.91x = 377,981.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,981.91/657.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.52

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