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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.30, 983.57 and 348.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.30, 983.57 and 348.36 is: 522.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.30 : 983.57 = 348.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.30/983.57 = 348.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.30x = 983.57 × 348.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.30x = 342,634.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,634.70/656.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.07

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