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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.04, 983.70 and 245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.04, 983.70 and 245.02 is: 367.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.04 : 983.70 = 245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.04/983.70 = 245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.04x = 983.70 × 245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.04x = 241,026.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,026.17/656.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.40

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