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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.01, 983.98 and 245.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.01, 983.98 and 245.11 is: 367.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.01 : 983.98 = 245.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.01/983.98 = 245.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.01x = 983.98 × 245.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.01x = 241,182.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,182.11/656.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.65

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