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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.28, 984.04 and 348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.28, 984.04 and 348.28 is: 522.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.28 : 984.04 = 348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.28/984.04 = 348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.28x = 984.04 × 348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.28x = 342,721.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,721.45/656.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.22

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