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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.64, 985.62 and 349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.64, 985.62 and 349.64 is: 524.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.64 : 985.62 = 349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.64/985.62 = 349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.64x = 985.62 × 349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.64x = 344,612.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,612.18/657.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.01

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