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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.85, 985.10 and 245.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.85, 985.10 and 245.96 is: 368.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.85 : 985.10 = 245.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.85/985.10 = 245.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.85x = 985.10 × 245.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.85x = 242,289.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,289.04/656.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.87

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