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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.31, 984.66 and 348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.31, 984.66 and 348.12 is: 522.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.31 : 984.66 = 348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.31/984.66 = 348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.31x = 984.66 × 348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.31x = 342,778.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,778.53/656.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.28

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