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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.43, 904.64 and 375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.43, 904.64 and 375.66 is: 518.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.43 : 904.64 = 375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.43/904.64 = 375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.43x = 904.64 × 375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.43x = 339,835.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,835.18/655.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.50

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