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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.52, 985.17 and 348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.52, 985.17 and 348.60 is: 523.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.52 : 985.17 = 348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.52/985.17 = 348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.52x = 985.17 × 348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.52x = 343,430.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,430.26/656.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.11

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