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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.43, 904.47 and 375.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.43, 904.47 and 375.62 is: 518.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.43 : 904.47 = 375.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.43/904.47 = 375.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.43x = 904.47 × 375.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.43x = 339,732.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,732.50/655.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.34

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