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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.97, 984.92 and 245.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.97, 984.92 and 245.87 is: 368.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.97 : 984.92 = 245.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.97/984.92 = 245.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.97x = 984.92 × 245.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.97x = 242,163.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,163.51/656.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.61

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