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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.65, 904.80 and 375.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.65, 904.80 and 375.87 is: 518.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.65 : 904.80 = 375.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.65/904.80 = 375.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.65x = 904.80 × 375.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.65x = 340,087.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,087.18/655.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.70

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