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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.32, 982.98 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.32, 982.98 and 290.16 is: 435.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.32 : 982.98 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.32/982.98 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.32x = 982.98 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.32x = 285,221.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,221.48/655.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.24

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