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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.14, 904.03 and 375.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.14, 904.03 and 375.38 is: 517.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.14 : 904.03 = 375.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.14/904.03 = 375.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.14x = 904.03 × 375.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.14x = 339,354.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,354.78/655.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.99

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