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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.10, 988.32 and 351.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.10, 988.32 and 351.06 is: 526.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.10 : 988.32 = 351.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.10/988.32 = 351.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.10x = 988.32 × 351.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.10x = 346,959.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,959.62/659.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.41

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