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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.35, 904.46 and 375.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.35, 904.46 and 375.62 is: 518.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.35 : 904.46 = 375.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.35/904.46 = 375.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.35x = 904.46 × 375.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.35x = 339,726.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,726.86/655.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.39

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