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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.19, 983.96 and 382.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.19, 983.96 and 382.37 is: 573.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.19 : 983.96 = 382.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.19/983.96 = 382.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.19x = 983.96 × 382.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.19x = 376,237.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,237.33/656.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.37

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