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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.04, 983.88 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.04, 983.88 and 245.16 is: 367.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.04 : 983.88 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.04/983.88 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.04x = 983.88 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.04x = 241,208.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,208.02/656.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.67

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