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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.78, 983.12 and 270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.78, 983.12 and 270.76 is: 405.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.78 : 983.12 = 270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.78/983.12 = 270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.78x = 983.12 × 270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.78x = 266,189.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,189.57/655.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.91

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