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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.37, 983.65 and 363.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.37, 983.65 and 363.43 is: 544.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.37 : 983.65 = 363.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.37/983.65 = 363.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.37x = 983.65 × 363.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.37x = 357,486.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,486.10/656.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.65

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