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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.43, 988.56 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.43, 988.56 and 351 is: 526.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.43 : 988.56 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.43/988.56 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.43x = 988.56 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.43x = 346,984.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,984.56/659.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.19

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