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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.64, 988.56 and 350.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.64, 988.56 and 350.75 is: 526.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.64 : 988.56 = 350.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.64/988.56 = 350.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.64x = 988.56 × 350.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.64x = 346,737.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,737.42/658.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.44

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