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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.86, 985.32 and 245.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.86, 985.32 and 245.86 is: 368.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.86 : 985.32 = 245.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.86/985.32 = 245.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.86x = 985.32 × 245.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.86x = 242,250.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,250.78/656.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.80

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