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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.37, 904.39 and 375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.37, 904.39 and 375.60 is: 518.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.37 : 904.39 = 375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.37/904.39 = 375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.37x = 904.39 × 375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.37x = 339,684.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,684.36/655.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.31

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