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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.21, 982.78 and 244.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.21, 982.78 and 244.31 is: 366.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.21 : 982.78 = 244.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.21/982.78 = 244.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.21x = 982.78 × 244.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.21x = 240,102.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,102.90/655.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.45

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