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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.28, 904.04 and 375.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.28, 904.04 and 375.41 is: 517.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.28 : 904.04 = 375.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.28/904.04 = 375.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.28x = 904.04 × 375.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.28x = 339,383.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,383.85/655.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.92

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