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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.63, 904.67 and 372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.63, 904.67 and 372.06 is: 513.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.63 : 904.67 = 372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.63/904.67 = 372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.63x = 904.67 × 372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.63x = 336,591.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,591.06/655.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.39

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