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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.55, 985.32 and 246.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.55, 985.32 and 246.09 is: 369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.55 : 985.32 = 246.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.55/985.32 = 246.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.55x = 985.32 × 246.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.55x = 242,477.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,477.40/656.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.32

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