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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.02, 983.94 and 245.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.02, 983.94 and 245.11 is: 367.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.02 : 983.94 = 245.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.02/983.94 = 245.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.02x = 983.94 × 245.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.02x = 241,173.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,173.53/656.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.63

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