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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.99, 986.70 and 361.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.99, 986.70 and 361.43 is: 541.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.99 : 986.70 = 361.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.99/986.70 = 361.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.99x = 986.70 × 361.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.99x = 356,618.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,618.05/657.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.98

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