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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.33, 987.08 and 369.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.33, 987.08 and 369.97 is: 554.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.33 : 987.08 = 369.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.33/987.08 = 369.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.33x = 987.08 × 369.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.33x = 365,185.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,185.67/658.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.72

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