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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.27, 988.29 and 350.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.27, 988.29 and 350.66 is: 525.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.27 : 988.29 = 350.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.27/988.29 = 350.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.27x = 988.29 × 350.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.27x = 346,548.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,548.83/659.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.66

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