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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.52, 904.44 and 389.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.52, 904.44 and 389.89 is: 537.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.52 : 904.44 = 389.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.52/904.44 = 389.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.52x = 904.44 × 389.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.52x = 352,632.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,632.11/655.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.94

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