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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.84, 983.84 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.84, 983.84 and 367.20 is: 550.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.84 : 983.84 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.84/983.84 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.84x = 983.84 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.84x = 361,266.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,266.05/655.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.84

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