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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.16, 986.93 and 349.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.16, 986.93 and 349.94 is: 524.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.16 : 986.93 = 349.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.16/986.93 = 349.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.16x = 986.93 × 349.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.16x = 345,359.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,359.60/658.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.74

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