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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.75, 984.23 and 363.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.75, 984.23 and 363.81 is: 545.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.75 : 984.23 = 363.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.75/984.23 = 363.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.75x = 984.23 × 363.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.75x = 358,070.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,070.90/656.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.22

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