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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.13, 982.85 and 270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.13, 982.85 and 270.38 is: 405.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.13 : 982.85 = 270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.13/982.85 = 270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.13x = 982.85 × 270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.13x = 265,736.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,736.72/655.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.63

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