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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.81, 990.32 and 351.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.81, 990.32 and 351.93 is: 528.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.81 : 990.32 = 351.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.81/990.32 = 351.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.81x = 990.32 × 351.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.81x = 348,516.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,516.61/659.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.21

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