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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.02, 986.10 and 349.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.02, 986.10 and 349.41 is: 523.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.02 : 986.10 = 349.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.02/986.10 = 349.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.02x = 986.10 × 349.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.02x = 344,553.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,553.20/658.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.62

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