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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.49, 982.44 and 244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.49, 982.44 and 244.14 is: 365.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.49 : 982.44 = 244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.49/982.44 = 244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.49x = 982.44 × 244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.49x = 239,852.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,852.90/655.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.92

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