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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.34, 983.84 and 245.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.34, 983.84 and 245.27 is: 367.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.34 : 983.84 = 245.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.34/983.84 = 245.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.34x = 983.84 × 245.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.34x = 241,300.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,300.29/656.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.65

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