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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.50, 985.16 and 382.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.50, 985.16 and 382.72 is: 574.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.50 : 985.16 = 382.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.50/985.16 = 382.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.50x = 985.16 × 382.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.50x = 377,040.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,040.44/656.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.32

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