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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.39, 983.82 and 344.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.39, 983.82 and 344.03 is: 515.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.39 : 983.82 = 344.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.39/983.82 = 344.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.39x = 983.82 × 344.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.39x = 338,458.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,458.68/656.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.64

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