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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.80, 981.63 and 347.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.80, 981.63 and 347.25 is: 519.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.80 : 981.63 = 347.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.80/981.63 = 347.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.80x = 981.63 × 347.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.80x = 340,871.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,871.02/655.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.78

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