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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.58, 982.99 and 265.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.58, 982.99 and 265.77 is: 398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.58 : 982.99 = 265.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.58/982.99 = 265.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.58x = 982.99 × 265.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.58x = 261,249.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,249.25/655.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.50

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