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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.16, 984.06 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.16, 984.06 and 245.16 is: 367.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.16 : 984.06 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.16/984.06 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.16x = 984.06 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.16x = 241,252.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,252.15/656.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.67

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