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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.65, 983.34 and 382.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.65, 983.34 and 382.27 is: 573.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.65 : 983.34 = 382.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.65/983.34 = 382.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.65x = 983.34 × 382.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.65x = 375,901.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,901.38/655.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.33

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