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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.44, 983.64 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.44, 983.64 and 347.28 is: 521.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.44 : 983.64 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.44/983.64 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.44x = 983.64 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.44x = 341,598.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,598.50/655.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.17

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