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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.75, 987.22 and 365.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.75, 987.22 and 365.81 is: 548.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.75 : 987.22 = 365.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.75/987.22 = 365.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.75x = 987.22 × 365.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.75x = 361,134.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,134.95/658.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.21

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