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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.70, 991.37 and 351.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.70, 991.37 and 351.78 is: 528.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.70 : 991.37 = 351.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.70/991.37 = 351.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.70x = 991.37 × 351.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.70x = 348,742.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,742.38/659.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.64

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