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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.02, 903.95 and 389.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.02, 903.95 and 389.50 is: 537.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.02 : 903.95 = 389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.02/903.95 = 389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.02x = 903.95 × 389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.02x = 352,088.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,088.53/655.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.52

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