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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.10, 985.88 and 368.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.10, 985.88 and 368.66 is: 552.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.10 : 985.88 = 368.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.10/985.88 = 368.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.10x = 985.88 × 368.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.10x = 363,454.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,454.52/658.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.28

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