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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.02, 903.94 and 392.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.02, 903.94 and 392.98 is: 542.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.02 : 903.94 = 392.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.02/903.94 = 392.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.02x = 903.94 × 392.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.02x = 355,230.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,230.34/655.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.32

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