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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.25, 988.34 and 350.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.25, 988.34 and 350.91 is: 526.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.25 : 988.34 = 350.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.25/988.34 = 350.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.25x = 988.34 × 350.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.25x = 346,816.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,816.63/659.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.08

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