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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.70, 983.72 and 347.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.70, 983.72 and 347.46 is: 521.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.70 : 983.72 = 347.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.70/983.72 = 347.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.70x = 983.72 × 347.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.70x = 341,801.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,801.61/655.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.28

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