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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.11, 986.32 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.11, 986.32 and 348.96 is: 523.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.11 : 986.32 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.11/986.32 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.11x = 986.32 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.11x = 344,189.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,189.65/657.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.79

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