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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.16, 984.34 and 245.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.16, 984.34 and 245.35 is: 368.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.16 : 984.34 = 245.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.16/984.34 = 245.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.16x = 984.34 × 245.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.16x = 241,506.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,506.59/656.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.06

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