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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.73, 985.28 and 245.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.73, 985.28 and 245.79 is: 368.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.73 : 985.28 = 245.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.73/985.28 = 245.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.73x = 985.28 × 245.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.73x = 242,170.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,170.74/656.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.75

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