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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.67, 983.33 and 378.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.67, 983.33 and 378.28 is: 566.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.67 : 983.33 = 378.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.67/983.33 = 378.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.67x = 983.33 × 378.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.67x = 371,972.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,972.56/656.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.45

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