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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.03, 982.77 and 395.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.03, 982.77 and 395.26 is: 592.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.03 : 982.77 = 395.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.03/982.77 = 395.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.03x = 982.77 × 395.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.03x = 388,451.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,451.26/656.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.12

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