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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.05, 987.14 and 368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.05, 987.14 and 368.88 is: 553.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.05 : 987.14 = 368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.05/987.14 = 368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.05x = 987.14 × 368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.05x = 364,129.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,129.42/658.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.35

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