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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656, 984.64 and 367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656, 984.64 and 367.68 is: 551.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656 : 984.64 = 367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656/984.64 = 367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656x = 984.64 × 367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656x = 362,032.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,032.44/656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.88

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