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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.18, 987.36 and 365.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.18, 987.36 and 365.45 is: 548.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.18 : 987.36 = 365.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.18/987.36 = 365.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.18x = 987.36 × 365.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.18x = 360,830.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,830.71/658.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.23

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