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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.02, 982.26 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.02, 982.26 and 244.08 is: 366.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.02 : 982.26 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.02/982.26 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.02x = 982.26 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.02x = 239,750.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,750.02/655.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.02

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