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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.92, 987.48 and 366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.92, 987.48 and 366 is: 548.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.92 : 987.48 = 366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.92/987.48 = 366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.92x = 987.48 × 366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.92x = 361,417.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,417.68/658.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.50

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