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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.90, 983.99 and 367.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.90, 983.99 and 367.54 is: 551.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.90 : 983.99 = 367.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.90/983.99 = 367.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.90x = 983.99 × 367.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.90x = 361,655.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,655.68/655.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.39

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