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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.98, 987.39 and 350.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.98, 987.39 and 350.51 is: 525.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.98 : 987.39 = 350.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.98/987.39 = 350.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.98x = 987.39 × 350.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.98x = 346,085.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,085.13/658.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.18

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