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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.25, 903.71 and 393.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.25, 903.71 and 393.08 is: 542.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.25 : 903.71 = 393.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.25/903.71 = 393.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.25x = 903.71 × 393.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.25x = 355,228.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,228.36/655.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.13

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