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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.44, 982.83 and 381.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.44, 982.83 and 381.62 is: 572.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.44 : 982.83 = 381.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.44/982.83 = 381.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.44x = 982.83 × 381.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.44x = 375,071.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,071.47/655.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.25

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