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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658, 984.88 and 349.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658, 984.88 and 349.40 is: 522.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658 : 984.88 = 349.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658/984.88 = 349.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658x = 984.88 × 349.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658x = 344,117.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,117.07/658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.97

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