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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.76, 904.96 and 393.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.76, 904.96 and 393.80 is: 543.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.76 : 904.96 = 393.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.76/904.96 = 393.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.76x = 904.96 × 393.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.76x = 356,373.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,373.25/655.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.45

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