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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.03, 904 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.03, 904 and 375.36 is: 518.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.03 : 904 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.03/904 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.03x = 904 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.03x = 339,325.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,325.44/655.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.03

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