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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.53, 987.01 and 366.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.53, 987.01 and 366.02 is: 548.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.53 : 987.01 = 366.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.53/987.01 = 366.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.53x = 987.01 × 366.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.53x = 361,266.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,266.95/658.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.59

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