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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.08, 982.36 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.08, 982.36 and 244.04 is: 365.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.08 : 982.36 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.08/982.36 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.08x = 982.36 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.08x = 239,735.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,735.13/655.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.96

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