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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.94, 985.98 and 365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.94, 985.98 and 365 is: 546.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.94 : 985.98 = 365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.94/985.98 = 365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.94x = 985.98 × 365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.94x = 359,882.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,882.70/657.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.98

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