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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.72, 988.38 and 350.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.72, 988.38 and 350.49 is: 525.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.72 : 988.38 = 350.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.72/988.38 = 350.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.72x = 988.38 × 350.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.72x = 346,417.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,417.31/658.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.89

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