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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.92, 988.74 and 385.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.92, 988.74 and 385.26 is: 578.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.92 : 988.74 = 385.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.92/988.74 = 385.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.92x = 988.74 × 385.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.92x = 380,921.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,921.97/658.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.10

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