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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.47, 983.25 and 381.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.47, 983.25 and 381.87 is: 572.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.47 : 983.25 = 381.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.47/983.25 = 381.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.47x = 983.25 × 381.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.47x = 375,473.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,473.68/655.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.83

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