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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.34, 982.60 and 366.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.34, 982.60 and 366.98 is: 550.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.34 : 982.60 = 366.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.34/982.60 = 366.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.34x = 982.60 × 366.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.34x = 360,588.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,588.72/655.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.24

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