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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.64, 986.61 and 369.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.64, 986.61 and 369.47 is: 553.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.64 : 986.61 = 369.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.64/986.61 = 369.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.64x = 986.61 × 369.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.64x = 364,517.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,517.86/658.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.44

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