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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.44, 988.80 and 351.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.44, 988.80 and 351.24 is: 526.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.44 : 988.80 = 351.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.44/988.80 = 351.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.44x = 988.80 × 351.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.44x = 347,306.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,306.11/659.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.67

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