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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.65, 986.48 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.65, 986.48 and 349.44 is: 524.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.65 : 986.48 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.65/986.48 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.65x = 986.48 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.65x = 344,713.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,713.82/657.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.16

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