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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.09, 986.72 and 369.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.09, 986.72 and 369.73 is: 554.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.09 : 986.72 = 369.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.09/986.72 = 369.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.09x = 986.72 × 369.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.09x = 364,819.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,819.99/658.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.36

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