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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.19, 904.12 and 375.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.19, 904.12 and 375.42 is: 518.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.19 : 904.12 = 375.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.19/904.12 = 375.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.19x = 904.12 × 375.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.19x = 339,424.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,424.73/655.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.06

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