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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.81, 905.02 and 361.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.81, 905.02 and 361.07 is: 498.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.81 : 905.02 = 361.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.81/905.02 = 361.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.81x = 905.02 × 361.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.81x = 326,778.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,778.46/655.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.28

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