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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.56, 986.90 and 350.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.56, 986.90 and 350.14 is: 524.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.56 : 986.90 = 350.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.56/986.90 = 350.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.56x = 986.90 × 350.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.56x = 345,553.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,553.17/658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.71

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