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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.56, 986.89 and 350.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.56, 986.89 and 350.13 is: 524.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.56 : 986.89 = 350.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.56/986.89 = 350.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.56x = 986.89 × 350.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.56x = 345,539.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,539.80/658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.69

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