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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.85, 982.62 and 347.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.85, 982.62 and 347.02 is: 519.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.85 : 982.62 = 347.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.85/982.62 = 347.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.85x = 982.62 × 347.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.85x = 340,988.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,988.79/655.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.92

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