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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.66, 983.67 and 265.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.66, 983.67 and 265.42 is: 398.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.66 : 983.67 = 265.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.66/983.67 = 265.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.66x = 983.67 × 265.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.66x = 261,085.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,085.69/655.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.20

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