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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.45, 982.90 and 347.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.45, 982.90 and 347.11 is: 520.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.45 : 982.90 = 347.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.45/982.90 = 347.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.45x = 982.90 × 347.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.45x = 341,174.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,174.42/655.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.52

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