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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.25, 987.37 and 349.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.25, 987.37 and 349.91 is: 524.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.25 : 987.37 = 349.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.25/987.37 = 349.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.25x = 987.37 × 349.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.25x = 345,484.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,484.83/658.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.86

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