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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.53, 904.76 and 375.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.53, 904.76 and 375.95 is: 518.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.53 : 904.76 = 375.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.53/904.76 = 375.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.53x = 904.76 × 375.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.53x = 340,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,140.38/655.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.88

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