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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.89, 982.38 and 377.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.89, 982.38 and 377.61 is: 565.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.89 : 982.38 = 377.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.89/982.38 = 377.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.89x = 982.38 × 377.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.89x = 370,956.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,956.51/655.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.58

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