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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.82, 983.40 and 382.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.82, 983.40 and 382.01 is: 572.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.82 : 983.40 = 382.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.82/983.40 = 382.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.82x = 983.40 × 382.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.82x = 375,663.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,663.72/655.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.82

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