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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.18, 983.54 and 348.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.18, 983.54 and 348.38 is: 522.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.18 : 983.54 = 348.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.18/983.54 = 348.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.18x = 983.54 × 348.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.18x = 342,645.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,645.67/656.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.18

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