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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.76, 905.10 and 394.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.76, 905.10 and 394.04 is: 543.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.76 : 905.10 = 394.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.76/905.10 = 394.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.76x = 905.10 × 394.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.76x = 356,645.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,645.60/655.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.87

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