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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.14, 989.24 and 351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.14, 989.24 and 351.27 is: 527.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.14 : 989.24 = 351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.14/989.24 = 351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.14x = 989.24 × 351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.14x = 347,488.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,488.58/659.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.19

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