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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.23, 904.17 and 360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.23, 904.17 and 360.48 is: 497.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.23 : 904.17 = 360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.23/904.17 = 360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.23x = 904.17 × 360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.23x = 325,935.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,935.20/655.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.44

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