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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.08, 903.94 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.08, 903.94 and 379.08 is: 523.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.08 : 903.94 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.08/903.94 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.08x = 903.94 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.08x = 342,665.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,665.58/655.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.09

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