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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.19, 904.24 and 375.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.19, 904.24 and 375.46 is: 518.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.19 : 904.24 = 375.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.19/904.24 = 375.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.19x = 904.24 × 375.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.19x = 339,505.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,505.95/655.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.18

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