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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655, 904.06 and 379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655, 904.06 and 379.16 is: 523.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655 : 904.06 = 379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655/904.06 = 379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655x = 904.06 × 379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655x = 342,783.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,783.39/655
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.33

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