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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.30, 987.62 and 349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.30, 987.62 and 349.96 is: 525.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.30 : 987.62 = 349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.30/987.62 = 349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.30x = 987.62 × 349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.30x = 345,627.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,627.50/658.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.03

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