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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.15, 986.19 and 382.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.15, 986.19 and 382.77 is: 575.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.15 : 986.19 = 382.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.15/986.19 = 382.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.15x = 986.19 × 382.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.15x = 377,483.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,483.95/656.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.31

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