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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.71, 987.96 and 361.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.71, 987.96 and 361.49 is: 542.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.71 : 987.96 = 361.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.71/987.96 = 361.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.71x = 987.96 × 361.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.71x = 357,135.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,135.33/658.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.18

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