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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.25, 987.77 and 365.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.25, 987.77 and 365.97 is: 549.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.25 : 987.77 = 365.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.25/987.77 = 365.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.25x = 987.77 × 365.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.25x = 361,495.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,495.10/658.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.18

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