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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.91, 983.95 and 265.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.91, 983.95 and 265.83 is: 398.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.91 : 983.95 = 265.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.91/983.95 = 265.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.91x = 983.95 × 265.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.91x = 261,564.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,564.61/655.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.78

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