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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.95, 983.92 and 245.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.95, 983.92 and 245.19 is: 367.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.95 : 983.92 = 245.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.95/983.92 = 245.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.95x = 983.92 × 245.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.95x = 241,247.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,247.34/655.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.78

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