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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.10, 981.22 and 380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.10, 981.22 and 380.52 is: 569.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.10 : 981.22 = 380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.10/981.22 = 380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.10x = 981.22 × 380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.10x = 373,373.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,373.83/655.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.95

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