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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.88, 905.05 and 376.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.88, 905.05 and 376.06 is: 518.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.88 : 905.05 = 376.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.88/905.05 = 376.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.88x = 905.05 × 376.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.88x = 340,353.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,353.10/655.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.93

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