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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.50, 988.04 and 350.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.50, 988.04 and 350.27 is: 525.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.50 : 988.04 = 350.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.50/988.04 = 350.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.50x = 988.04 × 350.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.50x = 346,074.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,074.08/658.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.55

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