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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.36, 983.58 and 347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.36, 983.58 and 347.56 is: 521.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.36 : 983.58 = 347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.36/983.58 = 347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.36x = 983.58 × 347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.36x = 341,853.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,853.06/655.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.63

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