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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.18, 983.66 and 245.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.18, 983.66 and 245.00 is: 367.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.18 : 983.66 = 245.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.18/983.66 = 245.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.18x = 983.66 × 245.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.18x = 240,995.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,995.51/656.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.27

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