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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.08, 986.94 and 365.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.08, 986.94 and 365.22 is: 547.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.08 : 986.94 = 365.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.08/986.94 = 365.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.08x = 986.94 × 365.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.08x = 360,450.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,450.23/658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.73

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