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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.78, 984.32 and 348.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.78, 984.32 and 348.77 is: 522.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.78 : 984.32 = 348.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.78/984.32 = 348.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.78x = 984.32 × 348.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.78x = 343,302.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,302.00/656.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.71

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