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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.58, 988.74 and 350.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.58, 988.74 and 350.97 is: 526.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.58 : 988.74 = 350.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.58/988.74 = 350.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.58x = 988.74 × 350.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.58x = 347,018.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,018.08/659.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.12

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