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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.59, 984.20 and 245.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.59, 984.20 and 245.55 is: 368.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.59 : 984.20 = 245.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.59/984.20 = 245.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.59x = 984.20 × 245.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.59x = 241,668.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,668.62/656.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.07

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