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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.59, 983.45 and 239.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.59, 983.45 and 239.23 is: 358.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.59 : 983.45 = 239.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.59/983.45 = 239.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.59x = 983.45 × 239.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.59x = 235,274.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,274.66/655.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.87

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