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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.03, 903.93 and 375.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.03, 903.93 and 375.26 is: 517.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.03 : 903.93 = 375.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.03/903.93 = 375.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.03x = 903.93 × 375.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.03x = 339,208.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,208.77/655.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.85

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