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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.89, 983.82 and 245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.89, 983.82 and 245.03 is: 367.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.89 : 983.82 = 245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.89/983.82 = 245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.89x = 983.82 × 245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.89x = 241,060.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,060.50/655.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.53

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