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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.92, 988.96 and 351.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.92, 988.96 and 351.62 is: 526.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.92 : 988.96 = 351.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.92/988.96 = 351.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.92x = 988.96 × 351.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.92x = 347,738.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,738.12/659.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.94

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