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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.02, 982.53 and 270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.02, 982.53 and 270.54 is: 405.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.02 : 982.53 = 270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.02/982.53 = 270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.02x = 982.53 × 270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.02x = 265,813.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,813.67/655.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.81

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