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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.40, 984.08 and 367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.40, 984.08 and 367.76 is: 551.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.40 : 984.08 = 367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.40/984.08 = 367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.40x = 984.08 × 367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.40x = 361,905.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,905.26/656.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.35

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