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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.37, 983.06 and 367.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.37, 983.06 and 367.01 is: 550.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.37 : 983.06 = 367.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.37/983.06 = 367.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.37x = 983.06 × 367.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.37x = 360,791.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,791.02/655.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.52

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