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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.78, 985.29 and 272.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.78, 985.29 and 272.06 is: 408.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.78 : 985.29 = 272.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.78/985.29 = 272.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.78x = 985.29 × 272.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.78x = 268,058.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,058.00/656.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.14

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