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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.78, 905.02 and 376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.78, 905.02 and 376.10 is: 519.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.78 : 905.02 = 376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.78/905.02 = 376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.78x = 905.02 × 376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.78x = 340,378.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,378.02/655.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.04

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