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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.06, 903.86 and 393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.06, 903.86 and 393 is: 542.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.06 : 903.86 = 393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.06/903.86 = 393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.06x = 903.86 × 393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.06x = 355,216.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,216.98/655.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.27

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