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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.40, 904.22 and 393.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.40, 904.22 and 393.32 is: 542.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.40 : 904.22 = 393.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.40/904.22 = 393.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.40x = 904.22 × 393.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.40x = 355,647.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,647.81/655.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.64

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