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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.26, 904.17 and 375.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.26, 904.17 and 375.45 is: 518.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.26 : 904.17 = 375.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.26/904.17 = 375.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.26x = 904.17 × 375.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.26x = 339,470.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,470.63/655.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.07

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