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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.22, 904.18 and 375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.22, 904.18 and 375.44 is: 518.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.22 : 904.18 = 375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.22/904.18 = 375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.22x = 904.18 × 375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.22x = 339,465.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,465.34/655.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.09

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