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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.54, 983.31 and 265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.54, 983.31 and 265.55 is: 398.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.54 : 983.31 = 265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.54/983.31 = 265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.54x = 983.31 × 265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.54x = 261,113.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,113.21/655.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.32

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