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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.75, 984.03 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.75, 984.03 and 271 is: 406.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.75 : 984.03 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.75/984.03 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.75x = 984.03 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.75x = 266,672.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,672.13/655.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.67

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