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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.74, 986.52 and 365.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.74, 986.52 and 365.78 is: 547.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.74 : 986.52 = 365.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.74/986.52 = 365.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.74x = 986.52 × 365.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.74x = 360,849.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,849.29/658.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.79

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