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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.99, 985.21 and 245.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.99, 985.21 and 245.89 is: 368.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.99 : 985.21 = 245.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.99/985.21 = 245.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.99x = 985.21 × 245.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.99x = 242,249.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,249.74/656.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.73

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