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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.35, 987.31 and 350.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.35, 987.31 and 350.03 is: 524.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.35 : 987.31 = 350.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.35/987.31 = 350.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.35x = 987.31 × 350.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.35x = 345,583.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,583.59/658.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.92

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