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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.74, 984.50 and 245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.74, 984.50 and 245.56 is: 368.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.74 : 984.50 = 245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.74/984.50 = 245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.74x = 984.50 × 245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.74x = 241,757.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,757.51/656.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.12

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