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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.10, 984.42 and 347.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.10, 984.42 and 347.76 is: 521.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.10 : 984.42 = 347.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.10/984.42 = 347.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.10x = 984.42 × 347.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.10x = 342,341.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,341.90/656.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.78

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