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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.03, 982.22 and 381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.03, 982.22 and 381.20 is: 571.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.03 : 982.22 = 381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.03/982.22 = 381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.03x = 982.22 × 381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.03x = 374,422.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,422.26/655.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.62

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