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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.81, 990 and 351.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.81, 990 and 351.59 is: 527.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.81 : 990 = 351.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.81/990 = 351.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.81x = 990 × 351.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.81x = 348,074.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,074.10/659.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.54

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