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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.74, 987.33 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.74, 987.33 and 349.52 is: 524.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.74 : 987.33 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.74/987.33 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.74x = 987.33 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.74x = 345,087.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,087.96/657.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.66

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