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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.59, 904.73 and 375.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.59, 904.73 and 375.82 is: 518.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.59 : 904.73 = 375.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.59/904.73 = 375.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.59x = 904.73 × 375.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.59x = 340,015.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,015.63/655.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.64

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