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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.74, 983.34 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.74, 983.34 and 239.16 is: 358.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.74 : 983.34 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.74/983.34 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.74x = 983.34 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.74x = 235,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,175.59/655.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.64

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