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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.77, 990.16 and 351.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.77, 990.16 and 351.70 is: 527.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.77 : 990.16 = 351.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.77/990.16 = 351.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.77x = 990.16 × 351.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.77x = 348,235.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,235.92/659.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.82

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