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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655, 903.90 and 360.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655, 903.90 and 360.30 is: 497.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655 : 903.90 = 360.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655/903.90 = 360.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655x = 903.90 × 360.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655x = 325,670.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,670.65/655
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.21

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