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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.32, 986.67 and 365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.32, 986.67 and 365.58 is: 547.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.32 : 986.67 = 365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.32/986.67 = 365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.32x = 986.67 × 365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.32x = 360,706.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,706.82/658.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.92

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