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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.93, 984.03 and 381.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.93, 984.03 and 381.52 is: 572.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.93 : 984.03 = 381.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.93/984.03 = 381.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.93x = 984.03 × 381.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.93x = 375,427.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,427.13/655.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.36

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