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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.93, 986.94 and 383.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.93, 986.94 and 383.94 is: 575.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.93 : 986.94 = 383.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.93/986.94 = 383.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.93x = 986.94 × 383.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.93x = 378,925.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,925.74/657.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.94

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