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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.11, 982.75 and 377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.11, 982.75 and 377.60 is: 566.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.11 : 982.75 = 377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.11/982.75 = 377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.11x = 982.75 × 377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.11x = 371,083.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,083.80/655.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.44

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