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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.34, 904.36 and 393.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.34, 904.36 and 393.35 is: 542.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.34 : 904.36 = 393.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.34/904.36 = 393.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.34x = 904.36 × 393.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.34x = 355,733.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,733.25/655.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.82

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