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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657, 985.82 and 353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657, 985.82 and 353 is: 529.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657 : 985.82 = 353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657/985.82 = 353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657x = 985.82 × 353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657x = 347,994.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,994.46/657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.67

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