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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.17, 904.32 and 389.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.17, 904.32 and 389.80 is: 538.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.17 : 904.32 = 389.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.17/904.32 = 389.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.17x = 904.32 × 389.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.17x = 352,499.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,499.41/655.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.03

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