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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.81, 986.91 and 349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.81, 986.91 and 349.62 is: 524.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.81 : 986.91 = 349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.81/986.91 = 349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.81x = 986.91 × 349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.81x = 345,043.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,043.47/657.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.53

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