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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.40, 984.70 and 363.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.40, 984.70 and 363.99 is: 546.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.40 : 984.70 = 363.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.40/984.70 = 363.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.40x = 984.70 × 363.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.40x = 358,420.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,420.95/656.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.04

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