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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.80, 983.70 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.80, 983.70 and 364.20 is: 546.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.80 : 983.70 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.80/983.70 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.80x = 983.70 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.80x = 358,263.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,263.54/655.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.30

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