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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.28, 988.08 and 365.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.28, 988.08 and 365.94 is: 549.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.28 : 988.08 = 365.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.28/988.08 = 365.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.28x = 988.08 × 365.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.28x = 361,578.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,578.00/658.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.28

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