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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.62, 987.21 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.62, 987.21 and 350.16 is: 524.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.62 : 987.21 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.62/987.21 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.62x = 987.21 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.62x = 345,681.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,681.45/658.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.86

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