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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.42, 987.63 and 369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.42, 987.63 and 369.52 is: 554.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.42 : 987.63 = 369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.42/987.63 = 369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.42x = 987.63 × 369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.42x = 364,949.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,949.04/658.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.28

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