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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.97, 983.07 and 244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.97, 983.07 and 244.69 is: 366.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.97 : 983.07 = 244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.97/983.07 = 244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.97x = 983.07 × 244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.97x = 240,542.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,542.48/655.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.70

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