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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.52, 983.67 and 347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.52, 983.67 and 347.60 is: 521.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.52 : 983.67 = 347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.52/983.67 = 347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.52x = 983.67 × 347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.52x = 341,918.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,918.77/655.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.60

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