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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.05, 903.96 and 360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.05, 903.96 and 360.32 is: 497.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.05 : 903.96 = 360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.05/903.96 = 360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.05x = 903.96 × 360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.05x = 325,714.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,714.87/655.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.24

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