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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.96, 983.92 and 244.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.96, 983.92 and 244.94 is: 367.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.96 : 983.92 = 244.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.96/983.92 = 244.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.96x = 983.92 × 244.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.96x = 241,001.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,001.36/655.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.40

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