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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.11, 903.98 and 375.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.11, 903.98 and 375.32 is: 517.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.11 : 903.98 = 375.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.11/903.98 = 375.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.11x = 903.98 × 375.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.11x = 339,275.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,275.38/655.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.89

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