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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.24, 904.28 and 393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.24, 904.28 and 393.24 is: 542.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.24 : 904.28 = 393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.24/904.28 = 393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.24x = 904.28 × 393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.24x = 355,599.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,599.07/655.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.70

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