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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.14, 982.04 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.14, 982.04 and 265.02 is: 397.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.14 : 982.04 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.14/982.04 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.14x = 982.04 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.14x = 260,260.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,260.24/655.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.26

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