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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.52, 982.65 and 347.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.52, 982.65 and 347.94 is: 520.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.52 : 982.65 = 347.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.52/982.65 = 347.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.52x = 982.65 × 347.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.52x = 341,903.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,903.24/656.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.78

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