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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.94, 983.49 and 347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.94, 983.49 and 347.60 is: 521.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.94 : 983.49 = 347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.94/983.49 = 347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.94x = 983.49 × 347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.94x = 341,856.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,856.21/655.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.17

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