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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.57, 904.74 and 375.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.57, 904.74 and 375.90 is: 518.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.57 : 904.74 = 375.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.57/904.74 = 375.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.57x = 904.74 × 375.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.57x = 340,091.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,091.77/655.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.77

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