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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.13, 981.65 and 362.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.13, 981.65 and 362.37 is: 542.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.13 : 981.65 = 362.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.13/981.65 = 362.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.13x = 981.65 × 362.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.13x = 355,718.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,718.70/655.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.98

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