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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.07, 982.10 and 395.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.07, 982.10 and 395.14 is: 592.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.07 : 982.10 = 395.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.07/982.10 = 395.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.07x = 982.10 × 395.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.07x = 388,067.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,067.64/655.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.40

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