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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.08, 983.13 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.08, 983.13 and 244.50 is: 366.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.08 : 983.13 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.08/983.13 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.08x = 983.13 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.08x = 240,375.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,375.29/655.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.94

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