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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.12, 982.70 and 270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.12, 982.70 and 270.40 is: 405.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.12 : 982.70 = 270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.12/982.70 = 270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.12x = 982.70 × 270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.12x = 265,722.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,722.08/655.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.61

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