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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.01, 985.72 and 383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.01, 985.72 and 383.52 is: 574.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.01 : 985.72 = 383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.01/985.72 = 383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.01x = 985.72 × 383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.01x = 378,043.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,043.33/658.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.53

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