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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.59, 904.57 and 375.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.59, 904.57 and 375.74 is: 518.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.59 : 904.57 = 375.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.59/904.57 = 375.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.59x = 904.57 × 375.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.59x = 339,881.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,881.06/655.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.43

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