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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.14, 982.74 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.14, 982.74 and 347.28 is: 520.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.14 : 982.74 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.14/982.74 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.14x = 982.74 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.14x = 341,285.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,285.95/655.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.94

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