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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657, 984.62 and 348.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657, 984.62 and 348.53 is: 522.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657 : 984.62 = 348.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657/984.62 = 348.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657x = 984.62 × 348.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657x = 343,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,162.94/657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.32

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