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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.27, 982.59 and 347.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.27, 982.59 and 347.47 is: 521.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.27 : 982.59 = 347.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.27/982.59 = 347.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.27x = 982.59 × 347.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.27x = 341,420.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,420.55/655.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.04

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