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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.32, 985.39 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.32, 985.39 and 348.32 is: 522.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.32 : 985.39 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.32/985.39 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.32x = 985.39 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.32x = 343,224.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,224.38/656.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.95

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