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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.93, 983.57 and 382.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.93, 983.57 and 382.09 is: 572.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.93 : 983.57 = 382.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.93/983.57 = 382.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.93x = 983.57 × 382.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.93x = 375,812.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,812.26/655.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.95

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