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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.32, 983.26 and 362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.32, 983.26 and 362.64 is: 544.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.32 : 983.26 = 362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.32/983.26 = 362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.32x = 983.26 × 362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.32x = 356,569.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,569.41/655.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.11

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