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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.67, 984.47 and 245.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.67, 984.47 and 245.75 is: 368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.67 : 984.47 = 245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.67/984.47 = 245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.67x = 984.47 × 245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.67x = 241,928.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,928.58/656.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.42

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