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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.59, 983.64 and 392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.59, 983.64 and 392.50 is: 588.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.59 : 983.64 = 392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.59/983.64 = 392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.59x = 983.64 × 392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.59x = 386,078.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,078.70/656.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.01

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