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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.73, 983.52 and 363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.73, 983.52 and 363.78 is: 544.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.73 : 983.52 = 363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.73/983.52 = 363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.73x = 983.52 × 363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.73x = 357,784.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,784.91/656.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.80

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