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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.60, 983.97 and 347.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.60, 983.97 and 347.68 is: 521.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.60 : 983.97 = 347.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.60/983.97 = 347.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.60x = 983.97 × 347.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.60x = 342,104.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,104.23/655.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.82

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