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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.78, 985.19 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.78, 985.19 and 245.84 is: 368.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.78 : 985.19 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.78/985.19 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.78x = 985.19 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.78x = 242,192.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,192.95/656.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.76

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