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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.56, 984.71 and 245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.56, 984.71 and 245.58 is: 368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.56 : 984.71 = 245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.56/984.71 = 245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.56x = 984.71 × 245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.56x = 241,826.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,826.16/656.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.33

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