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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.82, 985.21 and 245.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.82, 985.21 and 245.97 is: 368.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.82 : 985.21 = 245.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.82/985.21 = 245.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.82x = 985.21 × 245.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.82x = 242,331.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,331.49/656.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.95

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