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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.92, 983.40 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.92, 983.40 and 367.44 is: 550.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.92 : 983.40 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.92/983.40 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.92x = 983.40 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.92x = 361,340.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,340.50/655.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.89

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