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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.44, 982.55 and 381.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.44, 982.55 and 381.26 is: 571.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.44 : 982.55 = 381.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.44/982.55 = 381.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.44x = 982.55 × 381.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.44x = 374,600.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,600.19/655.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.52

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