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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.26, 986.32 and 349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.26, 986.32 and 349.34 is: 524.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.26 : 986.32 = 349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.26/986.32 = 349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.26x = 986.32 × 349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.26x = 344,556.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,556.53/657.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.23

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