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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.34, 988.72 and 351.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.34, 988.72 and 351.14 is: 526.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.34 : 988.72 = 351.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.34/988.72 = 351.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.34x = 988.72 × 351.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.34x = 347,173.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,173.32/659.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.55

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