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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.02, 982.35 and 264.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.02, 982.35 and 264.99 is: 397.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.02 : 982.35 = 264.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.02/982.35 = 264.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.02x = 982.35 × 264.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.02x = 260,312.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,312.93/655.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.41

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