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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.12, 984.35 and 382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.12, 984.35 and 382.44 is: 573.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.12 : 984.35 = 382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.12/984.35 = 382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.12x = 984.35 × 382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.12x = 376,452.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,452.90/656.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.76

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