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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.16, 986.45 and 365.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.16, 986.45 and 365.65 is: 548.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.16 : 986.45 = 365.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.16/986.45 = 365.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.16x = 986.45 × 365.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.16x = 360,691.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,691.15/658.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.03

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