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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.58, 988.04 and 370.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.58, 988.04 and 370.22 is: 555.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.58 : 988.04 = 370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.58/988.04 = 370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.58x = 988.04 × 370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.58x = 365,788.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,788.15/658.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.42

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