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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.70, 983.34 and 245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.70, 983.34 and 245.03 is: 367.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.70 : 983.34 = 245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.70/983.34 = 245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.70x = 983.34 × 245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.70x = 240,942.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,942.88/655.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.46

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