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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.19, 982.43 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.19, 982.43 and 244.62 is: 366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.19 : 982.43 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.19/982.43 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.19x = 982.43 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.19x = 240,321.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,321.72/655.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.80

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