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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.19, 982.72 and 265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.19, 982.72 and 265.40 is: 398.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.19 : 982.72 = 265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.19/982.72 = 265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.19x = 982.72 × 265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.19x = 260,813.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,813.89/655.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.07

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