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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.95, 987.99 and 350.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.95, 987.99 and 350.61 is: 525.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.95 : 987.99 = 350.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.95/987.99 = 350.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.95x = 987.99 × 350.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.95x = 346,399.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,399.17/658.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.68

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