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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.97, 983.95 and 245.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.97, 983.95 and 245.09 is: 367.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.97 : 983.95 = 245.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.97/983.95 = 245.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.97x = 983.95 × 245.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.97x = 241,158.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,158.15/655.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.64

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