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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656, 984.38 and 331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656, 984.38 and 331.40 is: 497.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656 : 984.38 = 331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656/984.38 = 331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656x = 984.38 × 331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656x = 326,223.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,223.53/656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.29

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