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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.81, 988.82 and 350.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.81, 988.82 and 350.93 is: 526.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.81 : 988.82 = 350.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.81/988.82 = 350.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.81x = 988.82 × 350.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.81x = 346,999.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,999.90/658.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.71

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