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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.10, 983.21 and 363.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.10, 983.21 and 363.15 is: 544.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.10 : 983.21 = 363.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.10/983.21 = 363.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.10x = 983.21 × 363.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.10x = 357,050.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,050.90/656.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.20

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