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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.56, 983.28 and 270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.56, 983.28 and 270.72 is: 406.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.56 : 983.28 = 270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.56/983.28 = 270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.56x = 983.28 × 270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.56x = 266,193.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,193.56/655.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.06

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