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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.92, 986.18 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.92, 986.18 and 349.92 is: 524.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.92 : 986.18 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.92/986.18 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.92x = 986.18 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.92x = 345,082.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,082.36/657.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.50

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