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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.78, 904.90 and 376.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.78, 904.90 and 376.09 is: 518.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.78 : 904.90 = 376.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.78/904.90 = 376.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.78x = 904.90 × 376.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.78x = 340,317.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,317.44/655.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.95

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