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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.08, 983.70 and 245.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.08, 983.70 and 245.14 is: 367.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.08 : 983.70 = 245.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.08/983.70 = 245.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.08x = 983.70 × 245.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.08x = 241,144.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,144.22/656.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.55

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