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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.25, 904.23 and 375.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.25, 904.23 and 375.65 is: 518.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.25 : 904.23 = 375.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.25/904.23 = 375.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.25x = 904.23 × 375.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.25x = 339,675.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,675.62/655.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.39

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