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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.44, 983.69 and 363.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.44, 983.69 and 363.59 is: 544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.44 : 983.69 = 363.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.44/983.69 = 363.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.44x = 983.69 × 363.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.44x = 357,660.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,660.21/656.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.85

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