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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.79, 904.95 and 376.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.79, 904.95 and 376.07 is: 518.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.79 : 904.95 = 376.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.79/904.95 = 376.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.79x = 904.95 × 376.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.79x = 340,320.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,320.02/655.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.95

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