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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.71, 982.33 and 381.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.71, 982.33 and 381.21 is: 570.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.71 : 982.33 = 381.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.71/982.33 = 381.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.71x = 982.33 × 381.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.71x = 374,469.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,469.38/656.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.22

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