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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.92, 982.44 and 366.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.92, 982.44 and 366.84 is: 549.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.92 : 982.44 = 366.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.92/982.44 = 366.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.92x = 982.44 × 366.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.92x = 360,398.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,398.29/655.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.45

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