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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.65, 982.80 and 244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.65, 982.80 and 244.53 is: 366.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.65 : 982.80 = 244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.65/982.80 = 244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.65x = 982.80 × 244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.65x = 240,324.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,324.08/655.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.54

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