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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.39, 987.26 and 384.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.39, 987.26 and 384.55 is: 576.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.39 : 987.26 = 384.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.39/987.26 = 384.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.39x = 987.26 × 384.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.39x = 379,643.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,643.97/658.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.63

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