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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.24, 989.10 and 351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.24, 989.10 and 351.12 is: 526.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.24 : 989.10 = 351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.24/989.10 = 351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.24x = 989.10 × 351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.24x = 347,292.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,292.79/659.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.81

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