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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.36, 989.04 and 357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.36, 989.04 and 357.28 is: 535.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.36 : 989.04 = 357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.36/989.04 = 357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.36x = 989.04 × 357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.36x = 353,364.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,364.21/659.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.92

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