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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.43, 982.82 and 381.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.43, 982.82 and 381.59 is: 572.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.43 : 982.82 = 381.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.43/982.82 = 381.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.43x = 982.82 × 381.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.43x = 375,034.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,034.28/655.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.20

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