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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.70, 983.55 and 364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.70, 983.55 and 364.10 is: 546.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.70 : 983.55 = 364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.70/983.55 = 364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.70x = 983.55 × 364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.70x = 358,110.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,110.56/655.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.15

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