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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.91, 983.24 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.91, 983.24 and 244.92 is: 367.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.91 : 983.24 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.91/983.24 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.91x = 983.24 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.91x = 240,815.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,815.14/655.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.15

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