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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.21, 987.78 and 384.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.21, 987.78 and 384.38 is: 576.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.21 : 987.78 = 384.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.21/987.78 = 384.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.21x = 987.78 × 384.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.21x = 379,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,682.88/658.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.85

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