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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.16, 982.83 and 244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.16, 982.83 and 244.35 is: 366.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.16 : 982.83 = 244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.16/982.83 = 244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.16x = 982.83 × 244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.16x = 240,154.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,154.51/655.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.56

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