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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.49, 982.36 and 347.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.49, 982.36 and 347.02 is: 520.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.49 : 982.36 = 347.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.49/982.36 = 347.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.49x = 982.36 × 347.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.49x = 340,896.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,896.55/655.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.06

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