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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.64, 990.06 and 351.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.64, 990.06 and 351.74 is: 527.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.64 : 990.06 = 351.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.64/990.06 = 351.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.64x = 990.06 × 351.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.64x = 348,243.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,243.70/659.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.93

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