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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.28, 986.25 and 384.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.28, 986.25 and 384.14 is: 575.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.28 : 986.25 = 384.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.28/986.25 = 384.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.28x = 986.25 × 384.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.28x = 378,858.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,858.08/658.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.53

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