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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.92, 988.31 and 350.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.92, 988.31 and 350.45 is: 525.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.92 : 988.31 = 350.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.92/988.31 = 350.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.92x = 988.31 × 350.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.92x = 346,353.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,353.24/658.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.64

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