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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.91, 985.37 and 245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.91, 985.37 and 245.57 is: 368.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.91 : 985.37 = 245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.91/985.37 = 245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.91x = 985.37 × 245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.91x = 241,977.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,977.31/656.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.36

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