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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.64, 984.96 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.64, 984.96 and 272.16 is: 408.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.64 : 984.96 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.64/984.96 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.64x = 984.96 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.64x = 268,066.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,066.71/656.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.24

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