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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.19, 983.97 and 245.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.19, 983.97 and 245.33 is: 367.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.19 : 983.97 = 245.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.19/983.97 = 245.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.19x = 983.97 × 245.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.19x = 241,392.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,392.44/656.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.87

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