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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.31, 904.35 and 375.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.31, 904.35 and 375.59 is: 518.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.31 : 904.35 = 375.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.31/904.35 = 375.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.31x = 904.35 × 375.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.31x = 339,666.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,666.40/655.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.33

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