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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655, 981.22 and 365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655, 981.22 and 365.56 is: 547.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655 : 981.22 = 365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655/981.22 = 365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655x = 981.22 × 365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655x = 358,694.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,694.78/655
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.63

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