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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.52, 986.78 and 349.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.52, 986.78 and 349.45 is: 524.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.52 : 986.78 = 349.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.52/986.78 = 349.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.52x = 986.78 × 349.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.52x = 344,828.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,828.68/657.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.44

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