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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.64, 984.13 and 348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.64, 984.13 and 348.64 is: 522.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.64 : 984.13 = 348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.64/984.13 = 348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.64x = 984.13 × 348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.64x = 343,107.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,107.08/656.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.52

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