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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.54, 904.68 and 375.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.54, 904.68 and 375.84 is: 518.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.54 : 904.68 = 375.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.54/904.68 = 375.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.54x = 904.68 × 375.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.54x = 340,014.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,014.93/655.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.68

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