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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.87, 905.10 and 361.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.87, 905.10 and 361.14 is: 498.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.87 : 905.10 = 361.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.87/905.10 = 361.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.87x = 905.10 × 361.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.87x = 326,867.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,867.26/655.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.37

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