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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.84, 905.04 and 379.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.84, 905.04 and 379.84 is: 524.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.84 : 905.04 = 379.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.84/905.04 = 379.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.84x = 905.04 × 379.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.84x = 343,770.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,770.39/655.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.17

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