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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.24, 983.26 and 270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.24, 983.26 and 270.44 is: 405.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.24 : 983.26 = 270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.24/983.26 = 270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.24x = 983.26 × 270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.24x = 265,912.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,912.83/655.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.83

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