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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.37, 984.96 and 364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.37, 984.96 and 364.10 is: 546.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.37 : 984.96 = 364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.37/984.96 = 364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.37x = 984.96 × 364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.37x = 358,619.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,619.01/656.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.37

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