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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.25, 982.76 and 244.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.25, 982.76 and 244.27 is: 366.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.25 : 982.76 = 244.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.25/982.76 = 244.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.25x = 982.76 × 244.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.25x = 240,058.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,058.79/655.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.36

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