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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.87, 984.39 and 363.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.87, 984.39 and 363.93 is: 545.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.87 : 984.39 = 363.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.87/984.39 = 363.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.87x = 984.39 × 363.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.87x = 358,249.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,249.05/656.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.39

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