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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.72, 985.36 and 368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.72, 985.36 and 368.40 is: 552.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.72 : 985.36 = 368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.72/985.36 = 368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.72x = 985.36 × 368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.72x = 363,006.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,006.62/656.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.76

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