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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.53, 904.38 and 375.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.53, 904.38 and 375.57 is: 518.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.53 : 904.38 = 375.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.53/904.38 = 375.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.53x = 904.38 × 375.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.53x = 339,658.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,658.70/655.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.15

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