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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.61, 985.03 and 245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.61, 985.03 and 245.73 is: 368.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.61 : 985.03 = 245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.61/985.03 = 245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.61x = 985.03 × 245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.61x = 242,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,054.50/656.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.64

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