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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.10, 983.67 and 245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.10, 983.67 and 245.25 is: 367.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.10 : 983.67 = 245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.10/983.67 = 245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.10x = 983.67 × 245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.10x = 241,245.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,245.07/656.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.70

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