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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.16, 987.36 and 350.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.16, 987.36 and 350.29 is: 525.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.16 : 987.36 = 350.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.16/987.36 = 350.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.16x = 987.36 × 350.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.16x = 345,862.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,862.33/658.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.50

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