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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.90, 983.96 and 245.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.90, 983.96 and 245.10 is: 367.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.90 : 983.96 = 245.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.90/983.96 = 245.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.90x = 983.96 × 245.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.90x = 241,168.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,168.60/655.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.69

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