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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.62, 904.77 and 375.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.62, 904.77 and 375.81 is: 518.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.62 : 904.77 = 375.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.62/904.77 = 375.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.62x = 904.77 × 375.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.62x = 340,021.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,021.61/655.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.63

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