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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.75, 985.12 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.75, 985.12 and 240.30 is: 360.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.75 : 985.12 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.75/985.12 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.75x = 985.12 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.75x = 236,723.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,723.74/656.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.45

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