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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.24, 983.58 and 366.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.24, 983.58 and 366.92 is: 550.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.24 : 983.58 = 366.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.24/983.58 = 366.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.24x = 983.58 × 366.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.24x = 360,895.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,895.17/655.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.78

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