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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.63, 983.14 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.63, 983.14 and 244.76 is: 367.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.63 : 983.14 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.63/983.14 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.63x = 983.14 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.63x = 240,627.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,627.82/655.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.02

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