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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.11, 983.89 and 359.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.11, 983.89 and 359.55 is: 539.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.11 : 983.89 = 359.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.11/983.89 = 359.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.11x = 983.89 × 359.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.11x = 353,756.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,756.75/656.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.17

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