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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.58, 991.14 and 351.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.58, 991.14 and 351.66 is: 528.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.58 : 991.14 = 351.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.58/991.14 = 351.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.58x = 991.14 × 351.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.58x = 348,544.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,544.29/659.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.43

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