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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.61, 984.96 and 245.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.61, 984.96 and 245.75 is: 368.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.61 : 984.96 = 245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.61/984.96 = 245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.61x = 984.96 × 245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.61x = 242,053.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,053.92/656.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.64

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