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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.04, 903.94 and 360.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.04, 903.94 and 360.31 is: 497.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.04 : 903.94 = 360.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.04/903.94 = 360.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.04x = 903.94 × 360.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.04x = 325,694.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,694.22/655.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.21

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