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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.17, 904.06 and 375.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.17, 904.06 and 375.42 is: 518.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.17 : 904.06 = 375.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.17/904.06 = 375.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.17x = 904.06 × 375.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.17x = 339,400.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,400.98/655.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.03

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