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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.55, 982.82 and 244.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.55, 982.82 and 244.64 is: 366.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.55 : 982.82 = 244.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.55/982.82 = 244.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.55x = 982.82 × 244.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.55x = 240,430.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,430.95/655.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.76

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