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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.77, 904.96 and 361.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.77, 904.96 and 361.03 is: 498.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.77 : 904.96 = 361.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.77/904.96 = 361.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.77x = 904.96 × 361.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.77x = 326,713.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,713.18/655.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.22

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