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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.04, 903.93 and 375.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.04, 903.93 and 375.39 is: 518.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.04 : 903.93 = 375.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.04/903.93 = 375.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.04x = 903.93 × 375.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.04x = 339,326.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,326.28/655.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.03

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