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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.76, 985.30 and 348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.76, 985.30 and 348.92 is: 523.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.76 : 985.30 = 348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.76/985.30 = 348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.76x = 985.30 × 348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.76x = 343,790.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,790.88/656.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.47

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