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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.10, 987.08 and 349.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.10, 987.08 and 349.90 is: 524.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.10 : 987.08 = 349.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.10/987.08 = 349.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.10x = 987.08 × 349.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.10x = 345,379.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,379.29/658.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.81

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