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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655, 982.70 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655, 982.70 and 244.32 is: 366.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655 : 982.70 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655/982.70 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655x = 982.70 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655x = 240,093.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,093.26/655
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.55

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