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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.55, 982.51 and 330.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.55, 982.51 and 330.74 is: 495.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.55 : 982.51 = 330.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.55/982.51 = 330.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.55x = 982.51 × 330.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.55x = 324,955.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,955.36/655.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.70

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