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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.18, 981.51 and 366.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.18, 981.51 and 366.82 is: 549.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.18 : 981.51 = 366.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.18/981.51 = 366.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.18x = 981.51 × 366.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.18x = 360,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,037.50/655.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.52

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