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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.88, 905.16 and 361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.88, 905.16 and 361.16 is: 498.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.88 : 905.16 = 361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.88/905.16 = 361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.88x = 905.16 × 361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.88x = 326,907.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,907.59/655.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.43

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