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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.04, 903.93 and 393.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.04, 903.93 and 393.01 is: 542.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.04 : 903.93 = 393.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.04/903.93 = 393.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.04x = 903.93 × 393.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.04x = 355,253.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,253.53/655.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.34

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