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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.15, 985.73 and 348.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.15, 985.73 and 348.94 is: 523.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.15 : 985.73 = 348.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.15/985.73 = 348.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.15x = 985.73 × 348.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.15x = 343,960.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,960.63/657.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.41

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