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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.04, 904.22 and 393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.04, 904.22 and 393 is: 542.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.04 : 904.22 = 393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.04/904.22 = 393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.04x = 904.22 × 393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.04x = 355,357.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,357.97/655.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.50

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