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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.91, 985.52 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.91, 985.52 and 246.06 is: 369.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.91 : 985.52 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.91/985.52 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.91x = 985.52 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.91x = 242,497.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,497.05/656.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.15

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