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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.56, 984.43 and 348.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.56, 984.43 and 348.22 is: 522.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.56 : 984.43 = 348.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.56/984.43 = 348.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.56x = 984.43 × 348.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.56x = 342,798.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,798.21/656.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.11

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