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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.60, 986.94 and 370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.60, 986.94 and 370.12 is: 554.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.60 : 986.94 = 370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.60/986.94 = 370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.60x = 986.94 × 370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.60x = 365,286.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,286.23/658.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.64

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