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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.75, 983.64 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.75, 983.64 and 244.84 is: 367.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.75 : 983.64 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.75/983.64 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.75x = 983.64 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.75x = 240,834.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,834.72/655.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.27

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