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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.10, 982.89 and 366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.10, 982.89 and 366.66 is: 549.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.10 : 982.89 = 366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.10/982.89 = 366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.10x = 982.89 × 366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.10x = 360,386.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,386.45/656.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.29

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