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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.80, 986.88 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.80, 986.88 and 370.08 is: 554.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.80 : 986.88 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.80/986.88 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.80x = 986.88 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.80x = 365,224.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,224.55/658.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.38

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