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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.44, 987.35 and 350.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.44, 987.35 and 350.21 is: 525.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.44 : 987.35 = 350.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.44/987.35 = 350.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.44x = 987.35 × 350.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.44x = 345,779.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,779.84/658.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.15

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