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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.64, 984.96 and 367.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.64, 984.96 and 367.92 is: 551.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.64 : 984.96 = 367.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.64/984.96 = 367.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.64x = 984.96 × 367.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.64x = 362,386.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,386.48/656.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.88

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