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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.59, 984.47 and 368.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.59, 984.47 and 368.23 is: 552.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.59 : 984.47 = 368.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.59/984.47 = 368.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.59x = 984.47 × 368.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.59x = 362,506.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,506.47/656.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.11

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