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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.56, 983.88 and 265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.56, 983.88 and 265.92 is: 399.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.56 : 983.88 = 265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.56/983.88 = 265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.56x = 983.88 × 265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.56x = 261,633.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,633.37/655.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.10

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