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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.13, 982.73 and 265.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.13, 982.73 and 265.19 is: 397.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.13 : 982.73 = 265.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.13/982.73 = 265.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.13x = 982.73 × 265.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.13x = 260,610.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,610.17/655.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.80

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