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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.72, 984 and 290.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.72, 984 and 290.56 is: 436.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.72 : 984 = 290.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.72/984 = 290.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.72x = 984 × 290.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.72x = 285,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,911.04/655.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.03

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