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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.16, 903.98 and 379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.16, 903.98 and 379 is: 522.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.16 : 903.98 = 379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.16/903.98 = 379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.16x = 903.98 × 379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.16x = 342,608.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,608.42/655.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.94

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