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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.88, 905.09 and 361.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.88, 905.09 and 361.13 is: 498.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.88 : 905.09 = 361.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.88/905.09 = 361.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.88x = 905.09 × 361.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.88x = 326,848.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,848.82/655.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.34

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