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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.27, 984.30 and 364.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.27, 984.30 and 364.07 is: 546.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.27 : 984.30 = 364.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.27/984.30 = 364.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.27x = 984.30 × 364.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.27x = 358,349.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,349.18/656.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.04

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