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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.36, 982.48 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.36, 982.48 and 347.04 is: 520.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.36 : 982.48 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.36/982.48 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.36x = 982.48 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.36x = 340,959.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,959.86/655.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.26

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