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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.75, 904.94 and 379.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.75, 904.94 and 379.75 is: 524.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.75 : 904.94 = 379.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.75/904.94 = 379.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.75x = 904.94 × 379.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.75x = 343,650.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,650.97/655.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.06

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