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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.88, 983.78 and 363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.88, 983.78 and 363.52 is: 545.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.88 : 983.78 = 363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.88/983.78 = 363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.88x = 983.78 × 363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.88x = 357,624.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,624.48/655.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.26

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