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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.20, 982.62 and 366.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.20, 982.62 and 366.28 is: 548.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.20 : 982.62 = 366.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.20/982.62 = 366.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.20x = 982.62 × 366.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.20x = 359,914.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,914.05/656.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.48

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