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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656, 983.84 and 245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656, 983.84 and 245.20 is: 367.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656 : 983.84 = 245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656/983.84 = 245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656x = 983.84 × 245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656x = 241,237.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,237.57/656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.74

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