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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.44, 986.37 and 383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.44, 986.37 and 383.96 is: 575.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.44 : 986.37 = 383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.44/986.37 = 383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.44x = 986.37 × 383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.44x = 378,721.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,721.69/658.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.18

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