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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.02, 983.21 and 381.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.02, 983.21 and 381.54 is: 571.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.02 : 983.21 = 381.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.02/983.21 = 381.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.02x = 983.21 × 381.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.02x = 375,133.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,133.94/656.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.84

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