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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.35, 904.37 and 356.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.35, 904.37 and 356.59 is: 492.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.35 : 904.37 = 356.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.35/904.37 = 356.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.35x = 904.37 × 356.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.35x = 322,489.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,489.30/655.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.09

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