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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.60, 986.70 and 349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.60, 986.70 and 349.60 is: 524.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.60 : 986.70 = 349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.60/986.70 = 349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.60x = 986.70 × 349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.60x = 344,950.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,950.32/657.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.56

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