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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.62, 983.25 and 244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.62, 983.25 and 244.53 is: 366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.62 : 983.25 = 244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.62/983.25 = 244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.62x = 983.25 × 244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.62x = 240,434.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,434.12/655.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.73

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