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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.20, 983.46 and 347.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.20, 983.46 and 347.98 is: 521.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.20 : 983.46 = 347.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.20/983.46 = 347.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.20x = 983.46 × 347.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.20x = 342,223.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,223.14/656.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.52

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