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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.14, 904.08 and 360.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.14, 904.08 and 360.39 is: 497.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.14 : 904.08 = 360.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.14/904.08 = 360.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.14x = 904.08 × 360.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.14x = 325,821.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,821.39/655.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.33

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