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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.82, 985.12 and 240.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.82, 985.12 and 240.27 is: 360.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.82 : 985.12 = 240.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.82/985.12 = 240.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.82x = 985.12 × 240.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.82x = 236,689.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,689.86/656.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.36

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