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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.96, 990.23 and 351.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.96, 990.23 and 351.03 is: 527.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.96 : 990.23 = 351.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.96/990.23 = 351.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.96x = 990.23 × 351.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.96x = 347,601.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,601.31/658.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.50

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