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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.78, 988.44 and 385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.78, 988.44 and 385 is: 577.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.78 : 988.44 = 385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.78/988.44 = 385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.78x = 988.44 × 385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.78x = 380,549.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,549.40/658.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.66

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