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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.57, 985.14 and 360.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.57, 985.14 and 360.20 is: 540.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.57 : 985.14 = 360.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.57/985.14 = 360.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.57x = 985.14 × 360.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.57x = 354,842.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,842.50/656.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.45

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