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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.16, 983.37 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.16, 983.37 and 244.89 is: 367.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.16 : 983.37 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.16/983.37 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.16x = 983.37 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.16x = 240,817.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,817.48/656.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.01

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