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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.90, 905.18 and 376.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.90, 905.18 and 376.14 is: 519.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.90 : 905.18 = 376.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.90/905.18 = 376.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.90x = 905.18 × 376.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.90x = 340,475.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,475.92/655.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.10

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