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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.51, 984.73 and 245.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.51, 984.73 and 245.61 is: 368.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.51 : 984.73 = 245.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.51/984.73 = 245.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.51x = 984.73 × 245.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.51x = 241,858.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,858.31/656.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.40

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