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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.74, 988.40 and 350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.74, 988.40 and 350.52 is: 525.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.74 : 988.40 = 350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.74/988.40 = 350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.74x = 988.40 × 350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.74x = 346,453.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,453.97/658.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.93

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