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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.02, 985.48 and 365.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.02, 985.48 and 365.09 is: 546.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.02 : 985.48 = 365.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.02/985.48 = 365.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.02x = 985.48 × 365.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.02x = 359,787.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,787.07/658.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.77

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