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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.39, 982.68 and 342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.39, 982.68 and 342.60 is: 513.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.39 : 982.68 = 342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.39/982.68 = 342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.39x = 982.68 × 342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.39x = 336,666.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,666.17/655.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.69

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