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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.35, 986.09 and 383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.35, 986.09 and 383.76 is: 574.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.35 : 986.09 = 383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.35/986.09 = 383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.35x = 986.09 × 383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.35x = 378,419.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,419.98/658.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.80

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