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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.84, 987.38 and 369.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.84, 987.38 and 369.94 is: 554.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.84 : 987.38 = 369.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.84/987.38 = 369.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.84x = 987.38 × 369.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.84x = 365,271.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,271.36/658.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.42

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