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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.31, 982.73 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.31, 982.73 and 244.44 is: 366.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.31 : 982.73 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.31/982.73 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.31x = 982.73 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.31x = 240,219.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,219.13/655.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.57

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