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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.25, 983.27 and 366.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.25, 983.27 and 366.89 is: 550.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.25 : 983.27 = 366.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.25/983.27 = 366.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.25x = 983.27 × 366.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.25x = 360,747.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,747.93/655.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.55

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