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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656, 984 and 367.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656, 984 and 367.46 is: 551.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656 : 984 = 367.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656/984 = 367.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656x = 984 × 367.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656x = 361,580.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,580.64/656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.19

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