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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.68, 983.82 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.68, 983.82 and 367.32 is: 551.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.68 : 983.82 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.68/983.82 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.68x = 983.82 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.68x = 361,376.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,376.76/655.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.15

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