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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.14, 989.31 and 351.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.14, 989.31 and 351.25 is: 527.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.14 : 989.31 = 351.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.14/989.31 = 351.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.14x = 989.31 × 351.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.14x = 347,493.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,493.38/659.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.19

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