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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.07, 903.99 and 360.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.07, 903.99 and 360.33 is: 497.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.07 : 903.99 = 360.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.07/903.99 = 360.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.07x = 903.99 × 360.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.07x = 325,732.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,732.92/655.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.25

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