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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.10, 985.58 and 348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.10, 985.58 and 348.90 is: 523.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.10 : 985.58 = 348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.10/985.58 = 348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.10x = 985.58 × 348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.10x = 343,868.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,868.86/657.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.31

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