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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.40, 983.09 and 348.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.40, 983.09 and 348.10 is: 521.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.40 : 983.09 = 348.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.40/983.09 = 348.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.40x = 983.09 × 348.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.40x = 342,210.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,210.08/656.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.34

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