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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.64, 985.84 and 350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.64, 985.84 and 350.04 is: 523.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.64 : 985.84 = 350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.64/985.84 = 350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.64x = 985.84 × 350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.64x = 345,083.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,083.43/658.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.93

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