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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.83, 983.58 and 217.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.83, 983.58 and 217.11 is: 325.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.83 : 983.58 = 217.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.83/983.58 = 217.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.83x = 983.58 × 217.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.83x = 213,547.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,547.93/655.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.61

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