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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.28, 987.85 and 350.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.28, 987.85 and 350.35 is: 525.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.28 : 987.85 = 350.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.28/987.85 = 350.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.28x = 987.85 × 350.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.28x = 346,093.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,093.25/658.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.75

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