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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.87, 985.17 and 245.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.87, 985.17 and 245.99 is: 368.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.87 : 985.17 = 245.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.87/985.17 = 245.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.87x = 985.17 × 245.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.87x = 242,341.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,341.97/656.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.93

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