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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.14, 987.59 and 384.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.14, 987.59 and 384.36 is: 576.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.14 : 987.59 = 384.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.14/987.59 = 384.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.14x = 987.59 × 384.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.14x = 379,588.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,588.17/658.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.76

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