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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.32, 982.50 and 238.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.32, 982.50 and 238.71 is: 357.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.32 : 982.50 = 238.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.32/982.50 = 238.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.32x = 982.50 × 238.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.32x = 234,532.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,532.58/655.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.89

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