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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.56, 987.40 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.56, 987.40 and 383.40 is: 574.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.56 : 987.40 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.56/987.40 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.56x = 987.40 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.56x = 378,569.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,569.16/658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.84

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