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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.29, 904.19 and 375.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.29, 904.19 and 375.48 is: 518.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.29 : 904.19 = 375.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.29/904.19 = 375.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.29x = 904.19 × 375.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.29x = 339,503.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,503.38/655.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.10

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