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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.69, 988.61 and 366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.69, 988.61 and 366.48 is: 550.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.69 : 988.61 = 366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.69/988.61 = 366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.69x = 988.61 × 366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.69x = 362,307.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,307.67/658.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.04

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