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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.90, 983.95 and 363.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.90, 983.95 and 363.49 is: 545.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.90 : 983.95 = 363.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.90/983.95 = 363.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.90x = 983.95 × 363.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.90x = 357,652.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,652.62/655.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.29

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