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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.03, 983.77 and 244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.03, 983.77 and 244.88 is: 367.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.03 : 983.77 = 244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.03/983.77 = 244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.03x = 983.77 × 244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.03x = 240,907.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,907.21/656.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.22

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