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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.28, 983.20 and 381.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.28, 983.20 and 381.50 is: 572.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.28 : 983.20 = 381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.28/983.20 = 381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.28x = 983.20 × 381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.28x = 375,090.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,090.80/655.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.41

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