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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.56, 987.80 and 385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.56, 987.80 and 385.56 is: 577.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.56 : 987.80 = 385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.56/987.80 = 385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.56x = 987.80 × 385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.56x = 380,856.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,856.17/659.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.44

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