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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.63, 987.13 and 366.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.63, 987.13 and 366.09 is: 548.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.63 : 987.13 = 366.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.63/987.13 = 366.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.63x = 987.13 × 366.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.63x = 361,378.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,378.42/658.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.68

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