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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.98, 988.89 and 351.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.98, 988.89 and 351.51 is: 526.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.98 : 988.89 = 351.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.98/988.89 = 351.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.98x = 988.89 × 351.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.98x = 347,604.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,604.72/659.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.69

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