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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.56, 985.12 and 348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.56, 985.12 and 348.40 is: 522.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.56 : 985.12 = 348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.56/985.12 = 348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.56x = 985.12 × 348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.56x = 343,215.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,215.81/656.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.75

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