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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656, 984.38 and 363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656, 984.38 and 363.54 is: 545.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656 : 984.38 = 363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656/984.38 = 363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656x = 984.38 × 363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656x = 357,861.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,861.51/656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.52

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