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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.71, 983.43 and 244.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.71, 983.43 and 244.77 is: 367.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.71 : 983.43 = 244.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.71/983.43 = 244.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.71x = 983.43 × 244.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.71x = 240,714.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,714.16/655.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.10

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