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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.33, 984.23 and 245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.33, 984.23 and 245.24 is: 367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.33 : 984.23 = 245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.33/984.23 = 245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.33x = 984.23 × 245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.33x = 241,366.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,366.42/656.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.75

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