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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.54, 904.61 and 375.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.54, 904.61 and 375.76 is: 518.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.54 : 904.61 = 375.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.54/904.61 = 375.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.54x = 904.61 × 375.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.54x = 339,909.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,909.85/655.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.52

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