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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.10, 983.58 and 245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.10, 983.58 and 245.13 is: 367.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.10 : 983.58 = 245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.10/983.58 = 245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.10x = 983.58 × 245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.10x = 241,101.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,101.39/656.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.48

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