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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.14, 982.36 and 346.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.14, 982.36 and 346.22 is: 519.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.14 : 982.36 = 346.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.14/982.36 = 346.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.14x = 982.36 × 346.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.14x = 340,112.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,112.68/655.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.15

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