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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.74, 904.74 and 375.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.74, 904.74 and 375.96 is: 518.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.74 : 904.74 = 375.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.74/904.74 = 375.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.74x = 904.74 × 375.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.74x = 340,146.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,146.05/655.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.72

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