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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.39, 988.18 and 350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.39, 988.18 and 350.50 is: 526.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.39 : 988.18 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.39/988.18 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.39x = 988.18 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.39x = 346,353.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,353.74/658.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.06

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